CMHI delivers sixth Infinity-class ship, Ocean Albatros, to SunStone
China Merchants Heavy Industry delivered Ocean Albatros, the sixth Infinity-class ship, to SunStone Maritime Group.
April 20, 2023
Final documents were signed at the Haimen shipyard Thursday, completing the handover. The ship will now reposition to begin its year-round charter to Albatros Expeditions.
Ulstein X-BOW
Infinity-class vessels sport Ulstein Design's distinctive X-BOW. They stretch 104 meters/341 feet and are 18 meters/59 feet at the beam with a draft of 5.1 meters/16.7 feet. Each has capacity for 130 to 200 passengers and 85 to 115 crew.
The ships are built to Ice Class 1A/Polar Code 6. Each has a swimming pool, bar and restaurants, lounges, boutique, gym and spa.
Ocean Albatros follows Ocean Odyssey, Sylvia Earle, Ocean Victory, Ocean Explorer and Greg Mortimer.
Seventh and final delivery in 2025
SunStone said the seventh and final Infinity-class vessel will be delivered in 2025.
All the ships have long-term charter agreements in place.
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