Swimming, expedition boats, private balconies and a view lounge cruise industry has never seen before: This is Hurtigruten’s new ships.
– An absolutely wonderful day!
Here is Hurigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam brief recap of the day.
When VG talks with him Thursday afternoon, there have only been a few minutes since the company announced the largest investment in the company 120-year history:
Up to four new, purpose-built expedition ship, designed and built by Norwegian shipyards.
– We’ve been through a tough restructuring for several years, where employees have folded up their sleeves and really given iron to produce profits. We see the results of now, says Skjeldam.
The ships are 140 meters long, can accommodate about 600 passengers and is scheduled to be placed in expedition cruises in the Arctic, Antarctic and Greenland.
– basically, this is an expansion of our fleet, which also allows for an expansion into new areas, says Skjeldam.
VG oN EXPEDITION CRUISE: How is the dream Antarctica
Thus consolidates the Hurtigruten position as the world’s polar cruises around the two polar regions.
the company is currently reticent about what is hidden behind the vessels red-black-white exterior – which is designed by the Norwegian yacht designer Espen Oino, along with Rolls Royce Marine. As E24 quite rightly points out, is Oino behind some of the wildest super yachts are built, and is based in Monaco.
Design sketches VG has gained access to, reveals several innovations on the ships:
A NICE VIEW: To see Hurtigruten envisioned that passengers will enjoy the scenery of the new expedition ships in view lounge extending over two decks in ships’ bow.
Photo: Hurtigruten
** in a deck that stretches around the bow prior to the ship (see photo above), an area which most cruise ships and ferries used for mooring lines, anchors and technical rooms, Hurtigruten has instead inserted a spectacular views lounge . The sketches show giant glass windows that will be spectacular views.
** bow, one deck higher up, will also be used as viewing platform when the weather permits.
– It has served as a focal point in any of our previous ships. So it has been important for us to get into the new ships, says Skjeldam.
LUFTIG JACUZZI: In extension extending up from the top deck vessels will probably have a jacuzzi and sauna.
Photo: Hurtigruten
** the entire upper deck consists of enormous glass windows, with a view lounge fore – over the bridge. Here it should be after the VG gets lit positioned lounge, cafe and bar.
** Up from the top deck, just ahead of the chimney, shows sketches a small “tower” . There will probably be placed whirlpool and saunas – including those with solid views.
** Completely aft vessels will probably get heated outdoor pool you VG confirmed. It’s just one of the Hurtigruten ships that currently has the pool.
NORWEGIAN BUILDING: There are Norwegian Kleven Verft in Ulsteinvik who will build the new steamer ships.
Photo: Hurtigruten
** As the first in the fleet gets ships a large number of private balconies . Balkonglugarene found on three of the ship (at least) ten decks, and on two of them extending the balconies along the entire ship.
– Our guests will have multiple balconies and larger windows in the cabins. We will give them. To sit on their balcony and watch the scenery glide past is a rare experience, says Skjeldam.
** The vessels will have more suites than its predecessors . Provided on each side just under the bridge wings, the drawings show two giant balconies from drawings are 4-5 times as large as the rest and view both forward and to the side.
– It is not finally determined where the suites will be located. But it is a good place for balconies, yes, says Skjeldam.
** the vessels will have a platform for the use of small, speed dories – either on the sides or the stern, which can shool passengers in countries under expedition cruises.
– It is important for us to do the logistics and capabilities of this tire better than today, says Skjeldam.
** the interior will be characterized by “modern, but great Norwegian design” , according Skjeldam. Hurtigruten is in the process of upgrading several of its other ships and Design has created discussions.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: How is Hurtigruten “norskere”
Preserving jobs
It is not only with Hurtigruten that cheers are ceiling Thursday. In competition with 11 shipyards worldwide, was the Kleven shipyard in Ulsteinvik who won billion contract.
– It is clear that the emotional well that our ships every day will sail past the yard builds future express routes, says Daniel Skjeldam VG.
– It is also a sign that the Norwegian shipping industry is highly competitive and is absolutely world class, says Skjeldam.
also Kleven will Hurtigruten contract be one of the largest in company history, writes E24. According to CEO Ståle Rasmussen, the contract will increase activity in Ulsteinvik in the years to come.
– We envisage that 150 to 200 shipyard employees will be involved at all times, as well as two to three times as many on subcontractor ago, says Rasmussen to E24.
Polar giant
Three of the current Hurtigruten ships are built at Kleven. The last ship that was delivered from the shipyard was MS “Finnmarken” in April 2002.
There are more than ten years since the last Hurtigruten newbuildings ordered. Also at that time there was an expedition ship – far less cruise ship “Fram”.
PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Here wraps “Fram” out of the ice
Since then, the Hurtigruten grown into a giant in the cruise in polar regions. The company is the world’s largest on cruises to the Arctic. When “Midnatsol” starts its sailings to Antarctica in the fall, the Hurtigruten greatest also there.
– We sailed first to Svalbard in 1896, so we have a long and proud tradition in this type of cruise says Skjeldam.
Focus on environmental
According to the press release from Hurtigruten becomes ships “at the forefront when it comes to the use of new environmental technology vessel solutions and propulsion systems. ” The details of what this means, the company is in the process of nailing.
As VG wrote in November, the company has a dream to sail battery powered ships along the Norwegian coast.
But one thing is already clear: They have brought with them the environmental organization Bellona in the effort to make ships more environmentally friendly.
– Bellona is proud to be involved in designing the vessels with Kleven Verft and Rolls-Royce, said Bellona President Frederic Hauge NTB, adding that environmental technology at sea is about everything from battery technology, shore power, solar cells, biodiesel and energy management on board.
PS! It is not clear what ships will be named. The names will be ready closer to launch.
No comments:
Post a Comment