Alternative Energy for Cruise Ships???

Could it be possible? We have seen some people convert their cars to biofuel (used cooking oil as a source of clean burning energy) but can it be, Cruise Ships are now using this method?

Well...no, not really. But, one cruise company, Fred. Olson, a company out of England, is trying to get one step closer to this endeavor.

Fred. Olson has signed an agreement with Bio Driven of Canterbury, a start-up company which is involved in creating high-quality bio-diesel. Under the agreement, waste cooking oil from Olsen cruise ships will be collected and transformed through a carbon negative process into a clean and efficient fuel. Matt Grimes, Director of Logistics for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines said: “We are very excited to be working with Bio Driven, as we are always looking for ways to make our operations more environmentally friendly and to recycle our waste material, so this venture is a “win win” situation for everyone.”

Basically alternative energy is still in its infancy, but it is wonderful to see companies making positive steps. Since Fred. Olson produces about 40 tons of waste cooking a year, I think this is a much better use than simply dumping it. I wish more cruise companies would follow suit.