Marine Incinerators Global Market Report 2026

Marine incinerators are specialized waste disposal systems installed on ships and marine vessels that incinerate waste materials, including food, paper, and plastic, at elevated temperatures. These systems aim to decrease waste volume, reduce environmental impact, and adhere to international waste management regulations.

The primary types of marine incinerators are horizontal marine incinerators and vertical cyclone marine incinerators. Horizontal marine incinerators feature a horizontal combustion chamber, which allows for efficient waste incineration on ships, making them suitable for vessels with limited clearance. Their applications span cargo ships, passenger ships, fishing vessels, tankers, high-speed crafts, and other industry verticals such as chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, and healthcare.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the marine incinerators market by increasing the cost of imported combustion chambers, refractory materials, burners, control panels, and emission monitoring components. Cargo ships and passenger vessels in North America and Europe are particularly affected due to reliance on imported marine-certified incinerator systems, while Asia-Pacific manufacturers face pricing pressure on exported units. These tariffs are raising installation and retrofit costs and slowing replacement cycles. However, they are also encouraging localized manufacturing, regional sourcing of thermal components, and innovation in compact and energy-efficient marine incinerator designs.

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The marine incinerators market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.31 billion in 2025 to $15.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to marpOL regulations enforcement, growth in commercial shipping, onboard waste volume increase, demand for compliant disposal systems, ship retrofit activities.

The marine incinerators market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to tighter emission norms, expansion of global shipping fleet, focus on sustainable waste management, adoption of smart ship systems, demand from cruise and passenger vessels. Major trends in the forecast period include stricter compliance with marine waste regulations, adoption of advanced combustion systems, integration of automated waste handling, demand for compact incinerator designs, growth in retrofit installations.

The growth of the cruise ship industry is expected to drive the marine incinerators market in the coming years. The cruise ship sector involves operating large passenger vessels that provide vacation experiences at sea, complete with accommodations, entertainment, and travel to various destinations, often as part of packaged tours. This industry is expanding due to rising demand for unique travel experiences, an increase in cruise destinations, and innovative onboard entertainment options that attract a diverse array of travelers. Marine incinerators play a crucial role in the cruise industry by safely disposing of waste materials, including food, paper, and plastics, through high-temperature incineration to minimize environmental impact and comply with waste management regulations. For instance, in May 2024, the Cruise Lines International Association, a U.S.-based trade organization, reported that the cruise industry experienced a passenger volume of 31.7 million in 2023, up from 29.7 million passengers four years earlier. Thus, the growth of the cruise ship sector will stimulate the development of the marine incinerators market.

Key companies in the marine incinerator market are focusing on technological advancements, such as the development of single-burner incinerators, to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize waste management processes aboard ships, thereby enhancing compliance with environmental regulations and operational cost-effectiveness. A single-burner incinerator is designed to efficiently combust waste using one burner, simplifying incineration, lowering fuel consumption, and reducing emissions in marine and industrial applications. For example, in January 2023, Atlas Incinerators A/S, a Denmark-based manufacturer of marine and offshore incinerators, launched the X10 Titan series. This advanced line features a single, multi-fuel burner capable of handling both fuel oil and sludge oil without the need for preheating. This innovation significantly reduces the need for spare parts, fuel, and energy while eliminating the requirement for steam, electricity, or thermal oil heating systems. The X10 Titan offers ship owners a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution for garbage incineration by streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency.

In May 2024, Daikin Industries, Ltd., a Japan-based company specializing in air conditioning and refrigeration solutions, acquired 4.67% of the outstanding shares of Miura Co., Ltd. This investment aims to strengthen strategic collaboration and leverage synergies within the industrial boiler and energy systems sectors. The partnership is intended to enhance Daikin's market position and expand its technological capabilities. Miura Co. Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacture of industrial boilers and marine incinerators.

Major companies operating in the marine incinerators market are Veolia Environnement S.A., Wartsila Corporation, Alfa Laval AB, Durr Systems Inc., Atlas Incinerators ApS, Thermax Limited, Evac Oy, Scanship Environmental AS, Elastec Inc., TeamTec AS, Haat Incinerators India Pvt Ltd, Fuente International Co. Ltd., ACS Inc., Detegasa, Desarrollos Tecnicos de Galicia S.A. (DETEGASA), China Deyuan Marine Fitting Co. Ltd., Mavi Deniz Cevre Hizmetleri A.S, Chongqing Jinbo Marine Equipment Co. Ltd., Kangrim Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.

Europe was the largest region in the marine incinerators market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the marine incinerators market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the marine incinerators market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The marine incinerators market consists of sales of sludge incinerators, solid waste incinerators, dual waste incinerators, and marine incinerators with pollution control systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Horizontal Marine Incinerators; Vertical Cyclone Marine Incinerator
• 2) By Application: Cargo Ships; Passenger Ships; Fishing Vessels; Tankers; High-Speed Crafts; Other Applications
• 3) By Industry Vertical: Commercial Shipping And Maritime Transport; Offshore Oil And Gas And Support Vessels; Naval And Defense Vessels; Cruise And Passenger Marine Operations; Fishing And Aquaculture Industry; Marine Research And Survey Vessels
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Horizontal Marine Incinerators: Dual-Chamber Horizontal Marine Incinerators; Single-Chamber Horizontal Marine Incinerators; Portable Horizontal Marine Incinerators
• 2) By Vertical Cyclone Marine Incinerator: Vertical Cyclone Incinerators For Waste Oil; Vertical Cyclone Incinerators For Sludge; Vertical Cyclone Incinerators For Solid Waste
• Companies Mentioned: Veolia Environnement S.A.; Wartsila Corporation; Alfa Laval AB; Durr Systems Inc.; Atlas Incinerators ApS; Thermax Limited; Evac Oy; Scanship Environmental AS; Elastec Inc.; TeamTec AS; Haat Incinerators India Pvt Ltd; Fuente International Co. Ltd.; ACS Inc.; Detegasa; Desarrollos Tecnicos de Galicia S.A. (DETEGASA); China Deyuan Marine Fitting Co. Ltd.; Mavi Deniz Cevre Hizmetleri A.S; Chongqing Jinbo Marine Equipment Co. Ltd.; Kangrim Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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