“Prepared by The Maritime Executive
Cruises are one of the shipping segments that are seeking
new environmentally friendly technologies, primarily in the fields of
exploration and luxury. Large cruise ships use liquefied natural gas, scrubbers
and solar panels, and two new expedition cruise ships will be among the most
environmentally advanced.
For sustainable expeditions
ASENAV shipyard in Valdivia, Chile, is seeking to establish
itself in this sector with the launch of a new ship, the Magellan Discoverer,
for the sustainable polar travel company Antarctica21.
The shipyard previously built the line’s Magellan Explorer,
which was delivered in 2019.
The new ship was launched at the shipyard on October 24 and
is scheduled for delivery in September 2026.
Magellan Discoverer is scheduled to enter service in
November 2026.
The 94-meter-long vessel is the first hybrid diesel-electric
polar cruise ship.
It will use ABB’s Azipod maneuvering technology and an
advanced energy storage system powered by marine-grade lithium batteries.
The energy management system will ensure optimal engine
efficiency, lower emissions and quieter operation.
The vessel will be powered by two 1.8 thousand kW hybrid
electric-diesel engines, which will give it a speed of 14 knots in the open
sea.
The hull is PC6 ice-class, and the ship has a draft of 4.3
meters.
Continuing the trend of combining luxury and expedition,
Magellan Discoverer’s cabins have private balconies and can accommodate a
maximum of 96 passengers.
The ship has a panoramic lounge area, dining room, sauna,
outdoor barbecue terrace and science laboratory.
A major leap in engineering
According to Fernando Rodriguez, CEO of ASENAV, the vessel
represents a major leap in sustainable engineering.
The vessel is currently undergoing interior fit-out and
navigation system integration.
It will then undergo technical testing and receive maritime
certification.
The vessel will be registered in the Bahamas, like the
Magellan Explorer.
An equally revolutionary new exploration cruise ship, the
Captain Arctic, is also making rapid progress.
Goltens Dubai announced that the hull of the vessel was
launched on October 2.
After that, preparatory work began and the hull was loaded
for transport to the Chantier Naval de l’Ocean Indien (CNOI) shipyard in
Mauritius, where the fitting-out work is underway.
The hull was due to arrive at the CNOI shipyard on November
3.
The completed vessel will be unique, operating as a
near-zero-emission research vessel for French company SELAR.
The vessel will use a wind turbine and the sails will also
be equipped with integrated photovoltaic solar panels.
The drawings show five rigid sails.
The vessel is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%
compared to conventional vessels.
It has no set routes
Goltens Dubai was responsible for the construction of the
hull, the manufacture of the main mast and the supply and installation of
products such as watertight doors.
The hull assembly was completed in 10 months from keel to
launch.
Captain Arctic will be 70m long and the sails will be 35m
high and retractable.
They are made of aluminium and will have 2,000 square metres
of solar panels.
The ship also has two propeller shafts that will generate
power and act as hydroturbines.
Water will be produced on board using reverse osmosis, and
the ship will be heated by a pellet boiler that uses recycled wood pellets.
To further reduce its environmental impact, Captain Arctic
will have organic food fermenters, a treatment tank that transforms black and
grey water.
The ship will accommodate 36 passengers and 24 crew members.
There are no set routes, the captain will decide the best
route based on the current conditions.
Captain Arctic is expected to be completed in August 2026.
In the winter of 2027, she will take passengers to the
Viking Fjords for skiing and watching the Northern Lights in Norway, as well as
calling at Svalbard and sailing to Greenland.”
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