The treatment of water on the high seas is subject to strict economic, technical and ecological rules and regulations. GEA is offering a wide-ranging portfolio of cutting-edge systems to protect the marine ecosystem while safe-guarding the investments of ship owners and operators. These highly efficient, future-proof systems are in line with IMO standards and remove potential hindrances so the operations of our clients and partners run smoothly and reliably.
GEA separators cost-effectively treat bilge water. They are designed for unmonitored continuous operation and are fully compliant with the IMO and USCG requirements.
All options are available from the marine area, from individual components to complete system solutions. The concept is set up for our customers in such a way that the interfaces and planning expenditure is reduced and substantial savings can be achieved in terms of weight and space requirement.
Fresh water generators from GEA continuously extract drinking water from seawater and eliminate the need for freshwater supply tanks.
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GEA bilge Separator with integrated direct drive is designed for cleaning oily water and producing minimum residual oil contents in all performance classes.

GEA bilgEGR Solution is a combined Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and oily bilge water system designed to treat water on board ships. After treatment, the purified water can be discharged into the sea.

GEA NOx Separator with integrated direct drive is specially configured for the water treatment in Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) on board marine vessels. After treatment, the purified water can be discharged into the sea.

The SeaWaterDistiller is working on the well-known vacuum distillation principle. Waste heat from the main engine on board is utilized as heating medium for evaporation. The evaporation takes place in the evaporation plate bundle located in the lower part of the housing. A part of the incoming sea water evaporates due to the high vacuum inside th...
GEA’s past fiscal year was one of significant growth and further profitability gains. In particular, the technology group substantially increased order intake, with all divisions contributing here. GEA also made progress in all Mission 30 strategic growth areas. In addition, GEA met key interim targets under its climate plan ahead of schedule. Major milestones in fiscal year 2025 were admission to the DAX index, the award of one of the largest contracts in the company’s history, and streamlining of the corporate structure.
Thanks to a new SmartParc manufacturing site, food processors in the U.K. are cutting their running costs and emissions. With GEA heating and cooling technology at its core, this collaborative production model demonstrates how innovation is accelerating the industry’s net-zero ambitions.
“Brewing eggs is like brewing beer.” It’s the kind of comparison that makes you smile – and then it clicks: Something complex suddenly feels simple. Through this personal film, set in the agricultural heartland of the U.S., we explore precision fermentation and the real-world work it takes to turn an idea into food.