LINDBLAD Expeditions has marked a major milestone, announcing the recent arrival of National Geographic Endurance in Ulsteinvik, Norway following the completion of the main hull’s steel work. Heralded by the company as “the world’s most advanced polar expedition ship”, Endurance is Lindblad’s first polar build in the history of its...
LINDBLAD Expeditions has marked a major milestone, announcing the recent arrival of National Geographic Endurance in Ulsteinvik, Norway following the completion of the main hull’s steel work.
Heralded by the company as “the world’s most advanced polar expedition ship”, Endurance is Lindblad’s first polar build in the history of its operations.
The ship travelled for close to six days from Gydnia, Poland, arriving under tow following major installations such as all bow thrusters, HVAC equipment, the main engines, generators, stabilisers, and cranes.
The last two steel blocks on the housetop which make up the ships masts will be erected later in the construction stage as air space becomes available at Ulstein Shipyard.
Endurance is scheduled to be delivered at the end of Jan 2020, with Lindblad recently announcing an agreement with Ulstein on the design and construction of a second polar vessel, due for delivery in 2021.
Pictured: Endurance in Norway.
