The 158ft./48 m
long vessel is built under the
supervision of the well-known German classification society „Germanischer Lloyd“. It has the highest international safety
standard for professional navigation. Certified with ice class GL-E3, the HANSE
EXPLORER is able to sail on trips all around the globe including the polar
regions and the Northwest Passage. Safety and comfort rank first.
The vessel has a
powerful main motor with approx. 50% power reserve. Should the main motor fail
to operate, the vessel will be powered by an electric stand-by motor (400 KW) ?
a so-called „bring-me-home“-principle! Four generators produce a total electric
power capacity of approx. 1.000 kilowatts. Two independently working air
conditioning compressors provide a pleasant room temperature in tropic areas
whereas in arctic and antarctic waters, there are two independent heating
systems generating the necessary heat. Two autarkic fresh water systems
(osmosis device/evaporator) provide sufficient fresh water on board.
There are also two
independent toilet facilities (vacuum/gravity toilet). To protect the
environment, we are working with a highly efficient water conditioning system
that allows us to cruise even the most sensitive areas of the world.
A highly efficient „anti-rolling
device“ reduces approx. 50% of the vessel’s movements and ensures that it is
also comfortable to stay on board during heavy sea. The bridge equipment
complies with those of the modern chemical tank ships the shipping company runs
as well. There are two independently working rudder devices
(electro-hydraulic/manual) and three radar units: one S-band radar system
(harbor-zone, near-shore zone and ice cruise) and two X-band systems, one for
deep sea and coastal shipping and the other one for cadets and guests. Apart
from that, there are latest up-to-date, electronic navigational charts
including secondary device in the lounge so that our guests can observe the
position of the vessel any time.
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