Marine bilge water treatment
oily water separators
two-stage separation for marpol-compliant bilge water.
The Detegasa Oily Water Separator is a high-performance marine bilge water treatment system designed to separate oil and hydrocarbons from bilge water before discharge. Built for reliable operation in demanding marine environments, it complies with IMO MEPC 107(49) requirements while providing simple operation, low maintenance and dependable performance.
Application
Marine bilge water treatment system
Construction
Two-stage gravity & adsorption separator
Function
IMO-compliant separation, discharge below 15 ppm
oily water separators
The Detegasa Oily Water Separator is a high-performance marine bilge water treatment system designed to separate oil and hydrocarbons from bilge water before discharge. Built for reliable operation in demanding marine environments, it complies with IMO MEPC 107(49) requirements while providing simple operation, low maintenance and dependable performance.
by the numbers
One reliable technology, engineered for continuous, IMO-compliant separation of oil from bilge water on any vessel.
Capacity range
0.5–10 m³/h
Type-approved to
MEPC 107(49)
MED
Standard discharge
<15 ppm
5 ppm optional
two-stage separation process
Cutting-edge technology applied to the design of oily water separation. Decades of operation onboard hundreds of vessels worldwide are the strongest proof of reliability, and the reason for the loyalty of our customers.
Stage 1
Gravity separation of free oil
Stage 2
Adsorption of emulsified oil
Capacity range
0.5–10 m³/h
Type Approved to IMO MEPC 107(49) MED, with discharge below 15 ppm as standard — the perfect choice for almost all standard newbuild and retrofit projects.
main features
- Certified to IMO MEPC 107(49) MED standards with discharge below 15 ppm
- Two-stage separation: gravity separation followed by adsorption
- Efficiently removes free and emulsified oil
- Available in capacities ranging from 0.5 to 10 m³/h
- Customisable for ATEX, naval and other specialised marine applications
main advantages
- Engineered for continuous service under harsh marine operating conditions
- Simple design reduces servicing requirements and operating costs
- Compact footprint allows straightforward integration onboard
- Helps vessels meet MARPOL regulations
- Reliable, low-maintenance operation with excellent quality-price ratio
customisable configurations
Beyond the standard build, the Oily Water Separator can be configured for ATEX zones, naval requirements, or other specialised marine applications — including an optional high-purity 5 ppm discharge configuration for vessels or operators subject to stricter local discharge requirements.
Configuration options
ATEX / Naval
Optional feature
5 ppm discharge
Standard units discharge below 15 ppm; the optional configuration lowers this to below 5 ppm.
Read more on Oily Water Separator specifications →two configurations, one technology
Choose the standard 15 ppm Oily Water Separator for most vessel projects, or the optional 5 ppm configuration when stricter discharge requirements apply. Every unit is designed as a compact, low-maintenance solution with a straightforward footprint, simplifying installation for both retrofit and newbuild projects.
Suitable for commercial vessels, naval vessels and offshore platforms alike.
treatment process
From gravity separation to adsorption — how the Oily Water Separator turns bilge water into MARPOL-compliant effluent.
Built to the highest standard
compliance & certification
Every Oily Water Separator is designed, tested and certified to meet the strictest international requirements for marine bilge water discharge, giving shipowners full confidence in class approval and survey.
Certified quality across the full Oily Water Separator range.
imo type approval
The Oily Water Separator is Type-Approved under IMO MEPC 107(49) MED — the international standard governing oil filtering equipment for ships — ensuring compliant discharge below 15 ppm anywhere in the world.
An optional 5 ppm configuration is available for stricter discharge requirements.
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Environmentally compliant by design
The two-stage gravity and adsorption process delivers dependable, low-maintenance oil separation, helping vessels meet MARPOL regulations while protecting the marine environment.
Reliable marine operation that helps vessels stay MARPOL-compliant wherever they sail.
oily water separators
Full technical specifications, approvals and documentation for the Oily Water Separator range.
technical specifications
Application
Marine bilge water treatment system
Installation
Marine vessels — commercial, naval and offshore platforms
Construction
Two-stage separator — gravity separation followed by adsorption
Function
Continuous oil/water separation, discharge below 15 ppm (5 ppm optional)
Treatment capacity
0.5 – 10 m³/h
Configuration options
Standard 15 ppm or optional 5 ppm discharge; customisable for ATEX and naval applications
Compliance
IMO MEPC 107(49) MED, MARPOL Annex I
Manufacturer: Detegasa. Specifications shown are for the standard Oily Water Separator range — confirm exact figures for your selected model and configuration.
approvals & certification
Type approval
IMO MEPC 107(49) MED — oil filtering equipment for ships
Regulatory compliance
MARPOL Annex I
Confirm the specific certificate applicable to your vessel's flag and selected model with Detegasa.
documentation
Product brochure
Detegasa Oily Water Separator brochure
Type Approval Certificate
IMO MEPC 107(49) MED certificate
Link the PDF documents supplied by Detegasa (brochure and type approval certificate) here once uploaded to your WordPress Media Library.