Margaritaville at Sea Islander, a Spirit-class cruise ship, has partnered with Power Knot Ocean, a leading provider of onsite organic waste management solutions, to deploy multiple units of the LFC biodigester aboard the vessel.
The LFC biodigester is a food waste biodigester that uses natural aerobic digestion to break down food waste into water, eliminating the need for traditional disposal methods and reducing the environmental impact of the ship’s operations. The biodigester units are strategically placed in key areas of the ship, such as the galley and garbage room, to improve waste management operations.
The LFC biodigester is available in nine different sizes, ranging from 10 kg (20 lb) to 6000 kg (13,200 lb) of food waste per day, making it a versatile and effective solution for waste reduction. The deployment of these units on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander is a significant step towards reducing the ship’s ecological footprint and promoting sustainability in the marine industry.
“The deployment of the LFC biodigesters aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Islander marks a significant step forward in our mission to protect the oceans. By converting food waste into water through natural aerobic digestion, our biodigesters drastically reduce the volume of waste that would otherwise end up in landfills or be disposed of at sea,” said Iain Milnes, President of Power Knot. “This not only helps in lowering operational costs but also ensures that cruise ships like the Margaritaville at Sea Islander can operate more sustainably, preserving the Ocean for future generations.”
As the industry continues to evolve and prioritize environmental responsibility, it is likely that more cruise ships will follow suit and adopt similar technologies to reduce their environmental impact.
