VaCompact Marine

Professional Vacuum Waste Management for Superyachts & Sailing Yachts

Eliminate the 24/7 energy load of a garbage cold room. Avoid €5,000+ per unplanned port call. The only hermetic vacuum compactor for the new 100 BRZ MARPOL reality.

  • MARPOL Annex V fully compliant (100 BRZ+)
  • 50% waste volume reduction
  • Hermetic vacuum seal — zero odor in galley or salon
  • Silent operation < 45 dB
  • Marine-grade V4A stainless steel (AISI 316)

Garbage Dictates Your Itinerary

Whether it's the 100km detour to a marina because the lazarette smells, or a blocked garbage locker forcing a superyacht into a €5,000 port call: Waste is the silent enemy of autonomy.

€5K
cost of a single unplanned port call (Superyacht)
more waste volume without compaction
0%
odor tolerance in open galleys

Engineered for Life at Sea

Hermetic Vacuum Seal

100% airtight sealing eliminates odors permanently. No smell escapes — ever. Perfect for open galleys on owner-operated sailing yachts or crew messes on superyachts.

Patented double-seal vacuum technology

50% Waste Volume Reduction

5 large waste bags compressed into 1 compact, sealed package. Extend your autonomy by weeks. Don't let garbage force you into port.

60L (Sailing Yachts) and 90L (Superyachts) options

MARPOL Annex V Compliance

Full regulatory compliance for international waters and Special Areas. Critical for the new 100 BRZ Garbage Record Book requirements.

IMO-certified waste documentation

Silent Operation

Whisper-quiet vacuum technology at under 45dB. No hydraulic pumps, no grinding noise. Operates unnoticed in the salon or during guest service.

Compare: hydraulic systems operate at 75dB+

Marine-Grade V4A Steel

Full stainless steel AISI 316 construction. Salt-spray resistant, pore-free surface. Built to outlast the yacht itself.

Lifetime: 15+ years in marine environments

Plug & Play Installation

Standard 230V connection. No hydraulic lines, no 400V infrastructure. Fits under standard counters or in utility lockers.

Fits standard galley dimensions

Turn Waste Storage Into Freedom

Superyachts save energy. Private sailing yachts gain autonomy. Everyone eliminates odor.

  • Reduce waste volume by up to 50%, extend time at anchor
  • Hermetic sealing means no odors in living areas
  • 230V Plug-and-play, no hydraulic service schedules

Typical outcomes depend on vessel size and waste mix.

Space

Reclaim Valuable Storage

Shut down the garbage cold room (Superyacht) or free up your lazarette (Sailing Yacht). Store biologically inactive packages anywhere.

Freedom

Extend Your Autonomy

Stay at anchor for weeks. Don't plan your trip around dumpsters. Avoid the €5,000 cost of forced port calls.

Comfort

Living Room Quality

No hydraulic oil, no noise, and absolutely zero odor in your salon or open galley.

The End of Hydraulic Headaches

Traditional marine waste compactors rely on outdated hydraulic technology. VaCompact eliminates every single pain point.

FeatureVaCompact VacuumHydraulic Systems
Odor Control100% hermetic sealPartial — odors escape
Noise Level< 45 dB (whisper)75+ dB (intrusive)
Oil Leak RiskZero — no oil systemHigh — regular maintenance
Power Requirement230V standard plug400V industrial power
MaintenanceNear-zeroQuarterly oil & seal service
HygieneUV-C disinfection built-inManual cleaning required
Volume ReductionUp to 50%Up to 50%
InstallationHours (plug & play)Days (hydraulic plumbing)

Your Questions, Answered

No. While the VaCompact 90L is standard on 50m+ yachts, the VaCompact 60L is specifically designed for owner-operated sailing yachts (15m–30m). It fits under standard counters, runs on 230V, and brings professional sanitation to private vessels.
Yes. VaCompact meets all MARPOL Annex V requirements including Special Area regulations (Mediterranean, Baltic, North Sea, Caribbean). The integrated documentation system generates GRB-compliant records for every compaction cycle.
The VaCompact 60L is designed for yachts up to 40m with standard waste volumes (perfect for Owner-Operators). The 90L Frontloader is built for larger superyachts (40m+) and handles higher volumes. Both use identical vacuum technology.
Hydraulic compactors crush waste under mechanical force, which squeezes liquids out — creating 'bin juice,' a breeding ground for bacteria (and smell). VaCompact extracts air instead. The result: no leaking fluids, no decomposition, no odor. Plus: no hydraulic oil, <45 dB noise, and 230V power.
Yes. The vacuum process extracts air and hermetically seals the bag. Liquids remain bound inside. This makes VaCompact particularly effective for galley waste on extended trips, preventing odors even in hot climates.
No. VaCompact eliminates the need for garbage cold rooms. Hermetically sealed, vacuum-compressed packages show no biological activity (no oxygen = no rotting). You can store them in the bilge, lazarette, or tender garage at ambient temperature. This saves massive amounts of energy and space.
Since May 2024, the IMO requires GRB logs for all vessels above 100 GT. This affects many yachts >24m. VaCompact produces documented, consistent waste packages, simplifying compliance and protecting you during Port State Control inspections.
Yes. It fits standard galley dimensions and needs only a 230V outlet. No hydraulic plumbing. Installation typically takes a few hours.
Anywhere dry. Lazarette, forepeak, under-deck lockers. No smell, no leaks, no bugs.
Standard 230V / 50-60Hz. It runs easily on standard onboard inverters or generators (0.018 kW per cycle).

Reliability You Can Plan Around

High-end equipment must be supported like mission-critical infrastructure. We design the service experience accordingly.

*Exact conditions are defined in the offer/contract.

Warranty

Clear warranty terms and a documented maintenance schedule.

We align expectations upfront: what is covered, what is wear, what is recommended.

Spare Parts

Fast supply of key parts and consumables.

Critical components are defined as part of your delivery and service plan.

Direct Support

Short paths for technical questions during operation.

When something matters onboard, email chains are too slow.

Install & Docs

Technical drawings, installation guidance, and crew-friendly documentation.

So your shipyard and crew can execute without friction.

Trusted by Leading Shipyards & Fleets

VaCompact 60L and 90L systems in service worldwide — from Mediterranean superyacht builders to Nordic offshore specialists.

Abeking & Rasmussen
Germany
Amico & Co
Genova, Italy
Baglietto S.p.A.
La Spezia, Italy
Delitek AS
Alsvaag, Norway
De Vries Scheepsbouw B.V.
Makkum, Netherlands
Feadship
Makkum, Netherlands
Gulf Craft Inc.
Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Heesen Yachts
Oss, Netherlands
ISA Yachts
Ancona, Italy
KM Yacht Builders
Makkum, Netherlands
Marine Plant Systems Ltd
Australia
Numarine Denizcilik San.
Turkey
Ostensio Rederi
Haugesund, Norway
Rossinavi
Viareggio, Italy
Royal van Lent Shipyard
Haarlem, Netherlands
Royal de Vries
Haarlem, Netherlands
Sirena Marine
Istanbul, Turkey
URSA Shipyard
Istanbul, Turkey
Ulstein Group ASA
Ulsteinvik, Norway
Alya Yatcilik
Istanbul, Turkey
AK Yatcilik
Kocaeli, Turkey
Amels
Vlissingen, Netherlands
Azimut Benetti
Viareggio, Italy
Bohnhoff GmbH Yacht Galley
Germany
Construcciones Navales P. Freire S.A.
Vigo, Spain
Echo Yachts
Henderson, Australia
Filter Water Technique Inc.
Florida, USA
JFA Yachts
Concarneau, France
Lavsa d.o.o.
Rijeka, Croatia
Medhurst Kitchen
Tasmania, Australia
Mondomarine
Savona, Italy
Motor Yachts Adamas
Italy
MMGI Shipyard
Monfalcone, Italy
Plattner GmbH Yacht Galley
Germany
PT. Asian Fast Marine Opal
Indonesia
R&M Ship Technologies
Germany
The Italian Sea Group S.p.A.
Marina di Carrara, Italy
Turquoise Yachts
Istanbul, Turkey
Wrist Ship Supply
Norresundby, Denmark
YYachts GmbH
Greifswald, Germany

References as of September 2025. VaCompact 60L & 90L models.

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