SHIPBUILDING BRODOSPLIT
Construction of a polar cruise vessel The vessel will be entirely constructed at Brodosplit and will be the first vessel constructed in the LR PC6 class, meeting the latest requirements of Lloyd Register for Polar Class 6 vessels by Jozo Vrdoljak
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he processing of steel for Hull 484 (Novogradnja 484) has recently started on a sheetcutting at Shipbuilding Industry Split (Brodograđevna industrija Split). The construction of a polar cruise vessel - a Polar Expedition Passenger Ship, contracted by Polar Expeditions Inc. has just started. Although Brodosplit sources were not willing to disclose the price of the vessel, (a contract was signed at the end of November 2016), its market value is considered to be in the region of €50 million. The entire construction from design to delivery will be by Brodosplit. Interior fit-out of the vessel will also be done by Brodosplit. The polar cruise vessel will be the first vessel constructed in the LR PC6 class, and will meet the latest requirements by Lloyd Register for Polar Class 6 vessels. The vessel is 107.6 meters long, 17.6 meters wide; it is equipped with two main engines totalling 4,260 kW, developing a speed of 15 knots. It will accommodate 196 passengers in 85 cabins.
LOCAL DESIGN The design and all technical requirements have been provided by Brodosplit vessel designers who have again pointed out the importance of their role in the positioning of Brodosplit and its high ranking regarding concerning its technical competency and shipbuilding competitiveness. The vessel will be equipped with stabilisers and will be suitable for advanced
THE MAIDEN CRUISE WILL BE IN THE ARCTIC IN MARCH 2019 and innovative research cruises in Arctic and Antarctic waters, as well as being provided with all the required facilities
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and 15 inflatables and other requirements to provide passengers the opportunity to fully explore icebergs and enjoy the view of unique flora and fauna from the best perspective The construction work includes not only sheetcutting and the assembly of steel sheets, as such vessels require an higher than normal degree of equipment, but also requiring compliance to the highest shipbuilding standards. This is considered as luxury vessel construction segment in which value added is achieved. The construction of such vessels creates a large number of jobs in supply chain industries. These vessels are built with large quantities of composite materials, aluminium and various accessories. Passengers will be provided with high-level hotel standards, in various cabin categories, ranging from spacious suites to two-room and four-room cabins where they will be provided with safe and comfortable accommodation via multiple safety systems. The maiden cruise will be in the Arctic in March 2019.