Drinking Water Hygiene for Yachts and Cruise Ships

Drinking water hygiene on board a yacht ensures both comfort and safety for owners, guests, and crew. We clean and disinfect fresh water tanks, plumbing systems, and cooling systems on superyachts, megayachts, and cruise ships. We work discreetly, offer flexible scheduling, and provide laboratory test results that meet charter requirements and regulatory standards.

Typical duties on board

On board, drinking water, cooling systems, wellness areas, and laboratory testing are all interconnected. We handle all of these tasks under one roof, with discreet scheduling and laboratory results provided upon completion. The four most common tasks:

Fresh Water Tanks & Drinking Water System

Tank cleaning and disinfection in accordance with DVGW regulations, Legionella prevention, and elimination of taste and odor problems

Cooling and Onboard Systems

Cooling water, HVAC systems, water heaters: Descaling, rust removal, biofouling removal—all performed gently while the units are still installed

Ventilation, Galley & Spa

Ventilation system cleaning, including kitchen exhaust, as well as cleaning and disinfection of sauna, spa, and pool areas

Water Analysis with Certificate

Sampling in accordance with DIN ISO 5667, accredited laboratory analysis, reports for the charterer, flag state, and management

Superyachts · Megayachts · Gigayachts · Charter Yachts · Cruise Ships · River Cruise Ships · Excursion and Passenger Ships

Certified Water Quality

We'll work around your schedule

Charter trips between charter changes, during the winter season, or while the boat is in the shipyard. We plan around the owner's and charter schedules.

We work discreetly

Our staff is experienced and vetted, presents a professional appearance, and communicates clearly with the captain, chief engineer, or management. A confidentiality agreement is available upon request.

We deliver quality you can measure

Each service call concludes with a written report and, upon request, a laboratory report confirming the water quality for owners and guests.

We're thinking about the season

Whether it’s during winter storage, a refit, or between two cruises, we schedule our work so that your yacht is ready to set sail again on time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The water on board tastes or smells strange: What should I do?

This is usually caused by biofilm in the tank or stagnant water in rarely used lines. Based on our findings and sample analysis, we clean and disinfect the affected areas specifically. Afterward, everything is clean and ready for guests and charter customers.

We can provide short-notice service along the German North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts, thanks to teams at 8 locations. We evaluate requests for service in other areas on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, we coordinate directly with the yacht management, the captain, or the shipyard in charge, and work within existing refit schedules.

Depending on tank capacity, accessibility, and condition. Provide a few details (preferably with photos), and you’ll receive a reliable estimate. We’ll respond within 24 hours.

HOW TO ENSURE WATER QUALITY ON BOARD?

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