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Ship Board Shredders
TASKMASTER® galley waste and shipboard shredders help with the efficient and ecologically friendly disposal of galley waste. These powerful shredders help ships all over the world to meet regulatory requirements of shipboard waste disposal.
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TASKMASTER® TM8500 Shredder
Compact CUTTER CARTRIDGE shredder, few moving parts
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TASKMASTER® TM1600 Shredder
Versatile twin-shaft shreds gravity-fed or liquid flow
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Dry Or Wet Shredding
Both solid and liquid waste is no problem for our wide variety of shipboard shredders. Available in both carbon and stainless steel these shredders can be customized to meet any application requirements.
These high capacity units can be hand fed, conveyor fed or fed by a bucket loader, depending on the specific requirements.
Versatility and Low Maintenance
TASKMASTER® shipboard shredders are designed with durability and ease of maintenance in mind. These robust units feature wear-resistant, hardened alloy cutters that provide maximum shredding action and a long service life. To ensure hassle-free operation and minimal downtime, these shredders come with easy-to-replace cutter cartridges and a user-friendly control system. The TASKMASTER® range of shredders also offers multiple configurations for power supply and control, making them compatible with the electrical systems of various vessels. With these features, you can have peace of mind that your waste management process is both efficient and compliant, allowing you to focus on other critical aspects of ship operation.
MARPOL Compliance & Maritime Applications
TASKMASTER shipboard shredders are engineered for strict MARPOL Annex V compliance, processing shipboard waste to required particle sizes and supporting regulated discharge practices across all maritime zones.
For naval and military vessels on extended deployments, these shredders provide reliable, compact waste management for galley and operational refuse, supporting hygiene and regulatory adherence without frequent maintenance or port calls.
On cruise ships, TASKMASTER units handle high volumes of galley waste—from food scraps to packaging—reducing storage needs and enabling compliant at-sea discharge. Commercial cargo vessels and offshore platforms similarly benefit from efficient waste handling in remote locations where shore-based disposal is limited.
All shipboard models feature marine-grade construction, including stainless steel for corrosion resistance, sealed bearings, marine-rated electrical components, and vibration-dampened mounts, ensuring durable, low-maintenance performance in harsh saltwater environments.
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