Nanook

The ship was built in 1968 in Denmark for traffic control missions in the North Sea: its bow and hull were designed to withstand the roughest seas.

It is 53.5 meters long and 10 meters wide, with a draft of 3.35 meters; an ocean-going vessel built for major expeditions. Thanks to two engines producing 2,200 CV, its cruising speed is 11 to 12 knots, with a maximum speed of 16.2 knots.

With an ice class of 1B, it can navigate easily through areas covered by pack ice. It is staffed by 6 officers and crew members, a chef, and two polar tour guides on board. It has 2 Zodiacs for excursions, as well as expedition cruise equipment.

The 9 passenger cabins, ranging from 8 to 16 m², feature: twin or double beds, a desk, armchairs, storage space, and a private bathroom with toilet and shower. The yacht accommodates a maximum of 12 passengers.

The ship underwent a complete restoration between 2020 and 2024 at the Lech Walesa shipyards in Gdańsk by its Norwegian owner, under the direction of Italian architect Marco Coppola and Christian Kempf, a polar expert and expedition leader.

The cabins were redesigned and a panoramic observation lounge was added, making this sturdy and elegant vessel a must-see in Greenland, where it will be operating starting in 2024.