First X-Bow polar vessel named and delivered

The first expedition cruise vessel in SunStone’s Infinity-class series has been named Greg Mortimer at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) Haimen base.
The 104m-long ship is built to Polar Class 6 standards for venturing in cold waters. It has 80 passenger cabins with private bathrooms and balconies. The vessel is the first expedition cruise ship to incorporate Ulstein’s patented X-bow® innovation, a bow hull design which leads to a smoother and more comfortable journey in head seas. Less resistance in waves means that less fuel is needed to cut through the waves, hence a lower environmental footprint, the shipbuilder said in a statement.