Miami-based SunStone Ships has announced that it has signed a Framework Agreement with China Merchants Industry Holdings for the construction of four ice-class expedition vessels to be built in China. The agreement includes options for up to ten total vessels. Sunstone Ships is provider of expedition vessels to the cruise and travel industry by tonnage, with a fleet of … [Read more...]
Damen Releases Next-Generation Expedition Cruise Vessel Design
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards on Thursday released the design details for its next-generation expedition cruise ship designed for operations in both polar and tropical regions. “The vessel’s Polar Class 6 compliance and 30 days autonomous cruising capability ensure she is globally capable and able to tackle challenging, far-reaching itineraries,” said Damen Product … [Read more...]
Hurtigruten: New Expedition Cruise Ships to have Full Hybrid Propulsion
Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten is building a new line of expedition ships using hybrid technology that will, for the first time ever, allow fully electric propulsion on a passenger cruise ship. The previously announced ships, two in total, will be constructed at Kleven Yards in Norway and are designed expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic. The design … [Read more...]