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Ulstein Verft floats out National Geographic Endurance

Ulstein Verft floated out National Geographic Endurance, the first polar newbuild for Lindblad Expeditions.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

December 10, 2019

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National Geographic Endurance
National Geographic Endurance is nearing completion at Ulstein Verft for a scheduled January deliveryPHOTO: ULSTEIN GROUP/PER EIDE STUDIO

The 126-passenger vessel has a Polar Class 5 rating and zero-speed stabilizers to ensure stability when stationary or underway.

Patented X-BOW design

Ulstein’s patented X-BOW design provides better seakeeping and fuel efficiency, while expanded fuel and water tanks provide for extended operations in remote areas.

National Geographic Endurance is scheduled for delivery in January.

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About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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