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Long-range, global expedition and
yacht support vessels
Expedition Yacht
Conversion Projects
255 ft/ 78m Norwegian-built Ice-Class
235 ft/72m Norwegian Ice-Breaker
Owner spent millions on the current re-fit before leaving project 80% finished, thus the opportunity. Built 1970 in Norway for Norwegian Government as an ice-class patrol vessel.
Conversion can be finished in 6 months at a cost that is a fraction of what has already been spent.
Paul Madden introduces conversion project for this vessel designed and built by Ulstein in accordance with the demanding requirements for silent operation in all oceans as a seismic research ship. The vessel features a compact and efficient layout, providing a comprehensive arrangement of mechanical outfitting, with a highly flexible, redundant and powerful propulsion and machinery package. It is Ice-Class C.
190' / 58m Expedition/Support Vessel
Converted Offshore Supply Vessel Vessel Power 2 X CAT 3516B
Speed 13-knots Max
Range 6,500 NM
Beam 46' / 14m
DP 1
Clear Deck (on commercial vessel)
140' x 46' / 43m x 14m
220' / 67m Ice-Class Expedition Vessel
Converted Research Vessel
Power 2 X Alpha 7,200hp
Speed 14-knots Max
Range 8,000 NM
Beam 46' / 14m
Ice Class 1
Helicopter Deck Rating: Bell 212 or similar to 5.3 Tonnes
223' / 68m Ice-Class Expedition Vessel
Converted Danish Search & Rescue Vessel
Diesel Electric Rolls-Royce Power
Speed 19-knots Max
Range 4,500 NM
Beam 37' / 11.2m
Retractable Stabilizers
Ice Class 1
220' / 67m Expedition Vessel
Converted Offshore Supply Vessel Vessel Power 2 X CAT 3516 3200 BHP
Speed 15-knots Max
Range 7,000 NM
Beam 56' / 17m
DP 2
Clear Deck (on commercial vessel)
145' x 46' / 44.2m x 14m
246 / 75m Expedition Vessel
New Build
Diesel Electric Power
Speed 19-knots Max
Range 7,500 NM
Beam 55' / 16m
Retractable Stabilzers
Ice Class
262' / 80m Ice-Class Yacht Support Vessel
Converted Anchor Handler Vessel
Power 2 x CAT 3616TA 7371 BHP
Speed 16.8-knots Max
Range 8,500 NM
Beam 49' / 15m
Clear Deck (on commercial vessel)
118' x 49' / 35m x 15m
DP2
Ice Class C
280' / 85m Expedition Vessel
272' / 83m Expedition Vessel
Converted Platform Supply Vessel
Power 2 x CAT 3515 3,420 BHP
Speed 14.2-knots Max
Range 10,000 NM
Beam 56' / 17m
Clear Deck (on commercial vessel)
197' x 46' / 60m x 14m
DP2
Converted Platform Supply Vessel
Diesel-Electric CAT Power
Speed 14.5-knots Max
Range 10,000 NM
Beam 59' / 18m
Clear Deck (on commercial vessel)
850 s.m. 9,150 s.f.
DP2
236 ft 70m Ice-Class A-1 State-of-the-Art Research Vessel for Conversion
In-Class and just off charter to The National Science Foundation in Antarctica. Full labs and accommodations for scientists, students and crew. A great way to combine expedition yachting with environmental protection and ocean research. CAT power.
75 days endurance.
Two x 50m Ice-Class Finnish Patrol Vessels
Probably the best ships of this type available at the commercial market in the world today. Navy duty, coast guard duty,
We invite for inspection in Norway.The ships were built in Finland for the Finish Coast guard / boarder control in 1999 and 2004. These ships are sister ships to the flagship of UK Boarder guard, the cutter HMC Protector.
Unrestricted worldwide navigation. Classed - Both ships are ready to sail on short notice.
Built according to DNV 1A1, ICE 1C, E0, OILREC, TUG - Today classed RINA C* Salvage tug - rescue; unrestricted navigation with additional class notations AUT-CCS; ICE 1C.
Last dry docking and 5 years class survey performed: July 2023
175' / 53m Fast Support Vessel
Converted Fast Crew Supply VesselPower 3 X CAT 3516B
Speed 29-knots Max
Range 5,000 NM
Beam 32' / 9.7m
Clear Deck 98' x 30' / 30m x 9.1m
204' / 62m Fast Expedition Vessel
Converted Fast Crew Supply VesselPower 4 X CAT 3516B
Speed 29-knots Max
Range 5,000 NM
Beam 32' / 9.7m
Clear Deck (on commercial vessel)
98' x 30' / 30m x 9.1m