Cruise Ships turn Ocean water into Fresh Water; Here is How

  Discover How Cruise Ships Turn Ocean Water into Fresh Water   

Initiating one of the most revolutionary developments, today's cruise lines can efficiently turn seawater into drinkable freshwater onboard. Fascinated? That totally negates the need to rely on port supplies or to store massive water reserves! Want to know how it works and who's leading this exceptional charge? We've everything you need to know right here.

 Unveiling the Desalination Technology

Harnessing the power of reverse osmosis and evaporators, modern cruise ships can filter out salt and impurities from seawater. The fresh water obtained this way is then stored and distributed across the ship for various uses like:

• Showers & bathrooms
• Pools & spas
• Laundry & cleaning
• Kitchens & food prep

 Who's Embracing Desalination Onboard?

A majority of the popular cruise lines have adopted the technology for producing fresh water aboard. Here are some of the pioneers:

• Royal Caribbean - Desalinates up to 90% of onboard water. They use advanced purification mechanisms to treat wastewater to near-drinking water quality.
• Carnival Cruise Line - Desalinates up to 75% of the water at sea, thus massively reducing its environmental footprint.
• Norwegian Cruise Line - Uses Advanced Wastewater Purification (AWP) systems aboard their ships.
• Disney Cruise Line - Utilizes reverse osmosis and low-flow tech to lessen water usage across all guest areas.
• Celebrity Cruises - Generates 85% of water onboard and uses greywater for cleaning purposes.
• MSC Cruises - Creates more than 70% of water onboard using sustainable desalination systems.
• Holland America Line - Efficient desalination and conservation measures help reduce footprint across their fleet.
• Virgin Voyages - Desalinates ocean water. Most of the water you consume on board was once ocean water.

 What's the Journey of Water Once Used?

Used water from sinks, showers, and toilets are divided into Greywater (from laundry, sinks, showers) and Blackwater (from toilets). These are treated in onboard wastewater purification plants, using systems that comply with or surpass international standards such as IMO MARPOL Regulations and U.S. EPA Cruise Ship Discharge Standards. The treated water, which sometimes is cleaner than what we drink at home, is only released into the ocean when the ship is far offshore and meets strict purity requirements.

 Why This Matters

Cruising is gearing steadily towards sustainability. By producing and recycling water at sea, cruise lines aim to:

• Reduce strain on local water supplies
• Decrease environmental impact
• Support long-term ocean conservation

So, the next time you step into a shower on a cruise ship, remember that the water you're using likely came straight from the ocean, underwent an awe-inspiring process before reaching you!