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Ulstein cuts steel for Lindblad's polar newbuild

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The first steel is cut at Ulsteinvik
Norway's Ulstein Verft cut steel for Lindblad Expeditions' first polar newbuild, scheduled for delivery in 2020.

The steel-cutting ceremony at Ulsteinvik was supervised by Janusz Stechly of DNV-GL and yard representatives Ole Osnes Gjerde and Marek Lewczuk.

The ship is designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions using the patented X-BOW to provide fuel efficiency while significantly improving passenger comfort in rough seas.

It has a very high ice class for access deep into polar regions, while the expanded fuel and water tanks provide for extended operations in remote areas.

Zero-speed stabilizers will ensure stability even when the ship is stopped for wildlife observation.