Small customised expedition cruise vessel developed

As a luxury cruise ship for worldwide operation including Arctic and Antarctic regions for sailings of up to 21 days it is designed for unrestricted ocean voyages and strengthened for Ice Class 1A service. “The vessel has been developed in order to meet and challenge the increasing interest from the market concerning smaller-size vessels for specialised and customised cruising and expeditions,” Knud E. Hansen said. “Discussions with clients revealed such a need with a genuine interest from ship owners to invest further in this growing segment.” The hull is not only ice strengthened but has a double hull to protect machinery and service spaces. The design integrates green technologies for propulsion and hotel services. The ship's draft is specifically arranged to operate safely in heavy seas and high winds as well as narrow passages and small ports. There are three main fire zones and the vessel exceeds safe-return-to-port requirements. All passenger cabins have outside views and the cabins on the bridge deck are all with balconies. A remote operated vehicle (ROV) with camera equipment is installed for observation of the underwater environment up to 3,000m below the sea, such as coral reefs and aquatic sea-life. The diesel-electric power plant includes four medium-speed diesel generators in two separate engine rooms.