Keeping Vessels Operational in UK & Global Waters
When wastewater systems fail – ships don’t sail
Operational delays are rarely caused by propulsion systems.
More often, vessels are held alongside due to failures in wastewater treatment or vacuum sanitation systems — creating compliance risk, operational disruption and unexpected cost.
Servac International supports ship owners, fleet managers and operators across the UK with specialist marine wastewater engineering, retrofit installation and lifecycle support.
Our focus is simple:
Keeping vessels compliant, operational and sailing on schedule.
“I have had occasion to work with Steve Hadnett (Servac MD) and found him both very helpful and extremely professional.”
Les Beacham, Support Engineer
Bombardier


Trusted UK Service Hub for ACO Marine
Servac International is the appointed UK Service Hub for ACO Marine wastewater treatment systems, including the proven Clarimar® biological sewage treatment range.
Working alongside vessel operators, shipyards and fleet technical teams, Servac provides:
- System survey & technical assessment
- Retrofit design & integration
- Installation & commissioning
- Planned servicing & overhaul
- Emergency engineering response
- Lifecycle system support
Design for Operational Reliability
Modern vessels require wastewater systems that operate reliably with minimal crew intervention while maintaining global discharge compliance.
ACO Clarimar® systems supported by
Servac deliver:
- IMO MEPC.227(64) compliant discharge
- Chemical-free biological treatment
- Reduced crew maintenance burden
- Compact retrofit-friendly installation
- Long operational lifespan
- Stable performance across vessel types

Operational Benefits for Fleet Operators
Compliance Confidence
Approved wastewater treatment supporting international discharge regulations.
Reduced Downtime
Reliable systems supported locally in UK ports minimise disruption.
Lower Lifecycle Cost
Efficient biological treatment reduces maintenance intervention.
Crew-Friendly Operation
Simplified operation reduces onboard
workload.

ACO Clarimar delivered as flatpack for assembly.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant
fully installed.
Retrofit & In-Service Vessel Specialists
Unlike newbuild-focused suppliers, Servac specialises in working vessels already in operation.
We understand:
- Limited port time
- Restricted installation access
- Operational scheduling pressures
- Legacy system integration
Our engineering-led approach enables upgrades and replacements without unnecessary operational delay.
UK Port Engineering Support
When wastewater or vacuum systems fail, rapid response matters.
Servac provides UK-based engineering support for:
- Sewage treatment plant failures
- Vacuum toilet system issues
- Pump and pipework overhaul
- Commissioning & troubleshooting
- Compliance-driven upgrades
From diagnosis to return-to-service — Servac manages the solution.

Supporting Vessel Operators Across:
- Commercial shipping
- Offshore & energy vessels
- Passenger vessels
- Specialist marine operators
- Shipyards & refit programmes
Planning a refit, upgrade or compliance review?
Speak directly with Servac’s marine engineering team to discuss:
- System replacement
- Retrofit opportunities
- Planned maintenance programmes
- Operational reliability improvements
Featured Case Study
- New Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for Dive Support Vessel
ACO Clarimar MF-10R and FSS250 Biological Grease Trap Servac delivered a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), transferred into the vessel, welded, assembled and tested on board in 21 days, including the removal of the old system. Our flexible design allowed a standard Clarimar MF configuration to be adapted to fit within the available space envelope whilst… Read more: New Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for Dive Support Vessel
Our Toilets and Waste Water Services
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Vacuum Pumps
Installation, service and supply of spare parts for modern and legacy model vacuum pumps
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Pipe Systems
Engineered for efficiency and certified for marine use — durable, lightweight, and built to handle demanding drainage environments.
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Descale & Cleaning
Pipework descale & cleaning to keep your wastewater flowing
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Rail Toilet CET Tanks
Specialists in the servicing, testing, and supply of CET tanks and train toilet systems for reliable, hygienic rail performance.
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Wastewater System Engineering
Equipment supply and installation from gaskets to bespoke solutions
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New Equipment & Spares
Toilets, parts, pipework, tanks – supplied with expert support
