New Antarctica21 polar cruise vessel will be powered by MAN 21/31 Mk2 PLO gensets

Engine that will power new Antarctica21 polar vessel

Chilean tour operator Antarctica21 has ordered a second polar vessel for its fly-and-sail expeditions, which takes guests from Punta Arenas, Chile, directly to King George Island, in Antarctica, where they then board their expedition ship.

This avoids a two day cruise across the notoriously rough waters of the Drake Passage and the optionhas proven so successful that Antarctica21 has ordered a second, slightly larger ship , Magellan Discoverer, to join its current Magellan Explorer, delivered in...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/new-antarctica21-polar-cruise-vessel-will-be-powered-by-man-21-31-mk2-plo-gensets/

VESSEL REVIEW | Patagon XI – Large Chilean wellboat with 3,000-cubic-metre transport capacity

Chilean fish transport company Patagonia Wellboat recently added a new live transport vessel to its fleet. Constructed by Chilean shipyard Asenav, Patagon XI is one of the largest wellboats to be built and operated in Latin America, with an LOA of 79.8 metres, a beam of 17.2 metres, a draught of...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing-boat-world/processing/vessel-review-patagon-xi-large-chilean-wellboat-with-3000-cubic-metre-transport-capacity/

New Innovative COVID Safe Cruise Designs

According to an article published in Seatrade Cruise News, Chile’s Astilleros y Servicios Navales SA created a new concept for an expedition ship that addresses COVID-19 with air treatment, special materials, roomy public areas and environments for individuals/couples.

COVID Safe Cruises

The 89-meter/292-foot vessel would have capacity for 138 passengers in 69 balcony cabins, served by 45 crew. Facilities include a restaurant, observation lounge, two libraries, a barbecue, four saunas and a...

https://mfame.guru/new-innovative-covid-safe-cruise-designs/

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