Earth Race
"To Preserve, Protect and Enhance Marine Life"

In February 2007, the Barbados Marine Trust hosted the arrival of the Earthrace vessel in Barbados. Earthrace was attempting to break a record set in 1998 by a boat named Cable & Wireless, which circumnavigated the globe in 75 days.

The wave-cutting trimaran, is the first to attempt the journey using biodiesel fuels. However, tragedy and mechanical problems resulted in the attempt being aborted.

The purpose of the project was to raise awareness for renewable energy sources.


 

 
Barbados Marine Trust
  What is BIODIESEL?
Biodiesel is a natural and renewable domestic fuel alternative for diesel engines made from vegetable oils, mostly soy and corn. It contains no petroleum, is nontoxic and biodegradable.

Biodiesel burns clean, which results in a significant reduction of the types of pollutants that contribute to smog and global warming and emits up to 85% fewer cancer-causing agents.

Biodiesel is made using an alcohol like methanol and a chemical process that separates glycerine and methyl esters (biodiesel) from fats or vegetable oils. Glycerine is used in many common products including soap and is highly marketable; therefore there is little waste in the process. (Source: www.wisegeekcom)

For more information on this unique vessel, go to http://www.earthrace.net
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