She was built in 1970 as a North Atlantic survey vessel purpose built for Polar exploration. She was equipped with an ice-strengthened hull for this purpose. The vessel underwent a major refurbishment in 1986, and again in 2006 where she was converted into an expeditionary cruiser.

The winches used for pulling the large fishing nets have been removed, the stern has been altered to incorporate a landing platform, a small swimming pool and large outdoor dinning area with BBQ facilities.

The walls of three research laboratories have been removed and the area refurbished into a beautiful dining room with suround music for an intimate relaxed dining experience.

On the upper deck walls have been removed and refurbished into a luxurious TV room with large screen plasma and surround sound. This room adjoins a large sun room/lounge all with leather lounges.
A number of cabins have been altered and refurbished to incorporate beautiful ensuites and very comfortable double beds with double innerspring mattresses for a comfortable nights sleep.

The master stateroom has been refurbished to incorporate a large ensuite, queen size bed and leather lounge area.

An enclosed deck area has been remodeled to a very enjoyable bar area with cane furniture, large TV with surround sound, touch screen music and karaoke system.

Below deck a number of cabins have been changed to a spa room and massage room for the enjoyment of passengers.

Other facilities added are:
•diving equipment for 10 passengers,
•a large fishing boat,
•a ship’s tender boat, and
•gym equipment.
Communications systems are the latest technology has to offer, including Fleet55 satellite system, high speed internet facilities and satellite television stations.

Ship data
Home Port: Kingstown
Flag: St. Vincent & Grenadines
Length: 69 meters
Width: 13 meters
Tonnage: 1,658 gross tons
Hull: DNV 1 A1 ICE (C)
Purpose built for Polar Exploration
Capacity: 48 persons (including crew)

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT LIST

Bridge equipment:
Full GMDSS A3:
Furuno NX 500 NAVTEX
Sailor H2180 HF SSB
Sailor RE2100 HF SSB
Sailor DSC Watchkeep rcvr RM2150
Sailor VHF RT2048
Sailor VHF RM2042 DSC
Sailor VHF C 401
3xHandheld Skanti VHF
2X HANDheld ICOM Vhf
Sailor Sat C DT4646E Data Terminal
Fleet 55 full satellite communication system
OKI FAX 1050+ printer
2 Sailor Printers H1252B
1 HP PSC Printer for photo
Alphatron new complete internal phone system in all of ship
SSAS Transas
Seatron econometer
New Firealarm system ZC8-8
Furuno GP32 GPS
Walker wind speed and direction meters
NT200D GPS
Magnetic Compasses
Sextant
Gyro Compass
Anschutz autopilot incl nautoalarm
JRC Gps Compass JLR-10
Transas chartplotter and nav systemES4
JRC Radar NWZ 158 ARPA
Furuno Radar FCV-585
SAAB AIS
3 watertight doors manoeuvre place
1 Computer set for master

Ships staff Capt office:
2 IBM PC Systems
HP Laser Jet 3390
HP Photosmart 3110
Orbit Marine Satellite TV System
with 265 full size movies in terrabyte memory
Seawave Satellite Internet

On deck:
1 Trailcraft 6600 Sportscab fishing boat.
3 Zodiacs 200hp each , one of which for ice conditions.
1 Rotax Sea400 Jetski
1 Swiming pool (heated by engine cooling water system)
Large BBQ area

Engineroom:
Bergen 9 cyl KRMB 1655KW fr 1986 with 2000 hrs from total overhaul
2 AUX Cummins KT19-M both fully overhauled Aug2009
Shaftgenerator Type LSA501 800kw 1000kva 50hz
Frydenbo steering machinery
Novatron Australia, Reverse OSMOSIS watermaker twin 16000 liter a day, new 2006
Aircondition gear TraneModel CROE 75004MB1(ship is fully airconditioned)
Pyro hotwater Boiler, 3 bar 290kw
For + Aft Side thrusters 220kw each
Liaan Var Pitch Propulsion Prop
1 lubeoil Purifier Alfa Laval+1 Gasoil

Repairmans shop:
1 Lathe Machine model Alfred Eriksen
1 Stationary drill
1 Unitor El weld machine 200amp
1 New Working air compressor technochile 5,5 hp 270lit  10 kg
Oilywater sep JOWA A1 15PPM

LAUNDRY:
1 ELECTROLUX 6KG
1 SIMPSON 5 KG
2X SIMPSON 5,5KG

SAUNA + JACUZZI tub indoors
8 PERS FULL DIVEGEAR
GYM

LOCATION: THAILAND





Expeditionary Cruiser