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Largest Antarctic Fleet Sails To Establish Research Station

4 November 2023

Credits: Sovcomflot

China’s significant venture to establish its fifth Antarctic research station signals a renewed commitment to advancing scientific exploration in this remote and sensitive ecosystem.

The forthcoming station on Inexpressible Island, strategically situated near the Ross Sea, is poised to elevate China’s environmental research endeavors in the Southern Ocean, says an article published on reuters website.

Station Development And Purpose

The construction of this station, anticipated...

https://mfame.guru/largest-antarctic-fleet-sails-to-establish-research-station/

National Geographic Expedition Cruise Vessel ‘Resolution’ Hits The Water

11 June 2021

After months out of sight in the dock hall at Ulstein Verft, Norway, the 126-passenger expedition cruise vessel ‘National Geographic Resolution’ for Lindblad Expeditions was docked out on 8th June 2021. Specially designed for polar waters, the vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q4, says in article published on ulstein website.

Polar Vessel

The polar vessel ‘National Geographic Resolution’ is sister vessel to the ‘National Geographic Endurance’, delivered in 2020. With the Polar Class 5 (PC5),...

https://mfame.guru/national-geographic-expedition-cruise-vessel-resolution-hits-the-water/

India Sends Crew Of 43 For Antarctic Expedition In Times Of COVID

5 January 2021

India Sends Half Scientific Team for 40th Antarctic Expedition in Times of COVID

A raging pandemic couldn’t stop the scientists seeking to know the Antarctic region better as a 43 member crew of scientists, researchers, and explorers are heading to Antarctica as part of India’s 40th scientific expedition to Antarctica

Usually, the expedition team consists of 100 people but this time the ship is leaving only half of the crew due to the pandemic. The 43 member team will start their journey from Goa on Tuesday.

40th Scientific Expedition

The official statement issued by the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/india-sends-crew-of-43-for-antarctic-expedition-in-times-of-covid/

Metal Shark debuts 48-meter catamaran expedition yacht

24 September 2020

USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has introduced a 48-meter (158’x39′) aluminum catamaran expedition yacht.

The new Metal Shark M48, named Magnet, is the first build in the company’s Metal Shark Yachts portfolio of high-speed, long range catamaran expedition yachts, which has just been announced. The new lineup also includes the M30 — 30 meters (100′) and M70 — 70 meters (231′).

Magnet is the first-ever private yacht built by Metal Shark, a diversified builder of aluminum and steel vessels for...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/metal-shark-debuts-48-meter-catamaran-expedition-yacht/