TIM eMagazine Vol . 3 Issue 4
Brodosplit has contracted the most luxurious ship for polar cruises
Tomislav Debeljak , CEO of Brodosplit
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rodosplit has agreed to build a polar cruise ship Arctic and Antarctic class Polar Class 2 ( Polar Expedition Cruise Vessel ), which will ship the largest cruiser in that class ever built .
By the decision of the Government of the Republic of Croatia on the 96th session on the issuance of the buyer ' s refunds , it was possible to realize the financing of construction , thus fulfilling the condition of the entry into force of the contract itself . The contract was signed with the Quark Expeditions company from Seattle , USA , as part of the Travelopia group , which brings together the most diverse range of world-renowned adventure travel companies .
It is the world ' s most luxurious cruise ship for polar cruises , and will accommodate 200 passengers accommodated in 103 luxuriously equipped cabins that will be taken care of by 116 crewmembers . The boat will be 128 meters long and 21.5 meters wide , and the 16 knot speed will provide four main engines with gensets , a combination of diesel and electric motors with a total power of 4400 kW . The draft design of the ship was made by LMG Marin As from Norway . The project value is 110 million euros .
" - The conclusion of this Agreement shows , among other things , that the most important world orderers have recognized us as a shipyard that is capable of building and delivering customers with highly complex ships . Also , this contract is the result of a reward for our innovativeness and the ability to respect every wish of a respectable client . By building this ship , Brodosplit will gain an additional reference from a shipbuilder that is among the best in the market , and the Government of the Republic of Croatia has recognized the significant positive effect of this deal on overall economic trends , while HBOR as a creditor will stick firmly behind this great export deal with 75 %," said Tomislav Debeljak , CEO of Brodosplit .
Quark Expeditions has been the leader in polar expeditions since its foundation in 1991 . Their ships possess specially strengthened carcasses and icebreakers , enabling them to explore some of the farthest and most fascinating areas of the world .
Brodosplit is a partner that offers its customer a product that he or she wants , ie special requirements that are unique in design or performance , either in the application of new technologies and solutions aimed at environmental preservation , use of security , low maintenance costs and long service life , product development , building up to financing and possible partnerships .
Such great projects are a great opportunity for quality Croatian workmanship to be shown by numerous Croatian manufacturers , and it is especially gratifying the extremely high share of the domestic component on the ship by more than 75 %, which is related to the products that were sold before privatization and where the total loss was accumulated turning Brodosplit into the realization of all its business plans and the position of the unavoidable European shipbuilding system that builds very complex vessels for which profit is achieved and achieves high competitiveness .
The boat will be equipped with all the necessary equipment and solutions so that passengers can fully explore the glaciers above and below the sea level , enjoying the observation of this unique biological and animal world and will be available to the first travelers for the Arctic season in 2020 .
Among other things , there will be two helicopters , and their passengers will be offered a high standard of hotel as well as various categories of cabins , from spacious apartments to double and quadruple cabins where they will be provided with multiple secured systems to provide safe and comfortable stay .
Although known as the coldest place on Earth and about 98 % of its surface is covered with snow and ice , Antarctica is the last true wildlife of the world and an increasingly popular tourist destination . Antarctica Peninsula is the northernmost region of the big white continent and has a dense concentration of fascinating and unique creatures , including foxes , whales and more than 7 penguins . https :// www . brodosplit . hr /
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