Why is 'reverse osmosis' preferred over other desalination methods for potable water production onboard ships?

Reverse osmosis (RO) is preferred over other desalination methods, such as distillation or electrodialysis, for potable water production onboard ships due to several key advantages. RO systems are more energy-efficient than distillation. Distillation requires significant heat energy to evaporate seawater, whereas RO uses pressure to force water through a semi-permeable membrane, separating it from dissolved salts and other impurities....