SunStone’s first Infinity Class expedition ship, the Greg Mortimer, accomplished 5 years in service in September.
Working for Aurora Expeditions beneath a long-term constitution deal, the 160-guest ship was delivered to the corporate on September 6, 2019.
The vessel then departed its constructing dock at China Retailers Heavy Business in Haimen for a repositioning voyage to South America.
Earlier than welcoming its first company in Ushuaia for an inaugural season in Antarctica, the Greg Mortimer sailed to Singapore for a one-day cease for provides, adopted by a two-day cease in Cape City to get the remaining lodge crew and provides onboard.
After kicking off its first cruise in late October, the ship was christened in Ushuaia throughout a ceremony that befell on November 1, 2019.
As a part of the ceremony, the Co-Founding father of Aurora Expeditions and Godmother to the vessel, Margaret Mortimer, smashed a ceremonial piece of Antarctic ice in opposition to the hull.
The Greg Mortimer continued to supply expeditions in Antarctica throughout its maiden season earlier than debuting within the Arctic and different areas.
In 2025, the 8,000-ton vessel begins the 12 months in Antarctica with a collection of expedition cruises departing from Ushuaia.
Earlier than arriving within the Arctic, the ship can be scheduled to supply itineraries in Latin America and Scotland, in addition to Iceland.
From June to September, the Greg Mortimer sails a collection of expeditions to Svalbard, Greenland and Jan Mayen.
The ship can be set to transit the Northwest Passage earlier than ending its season within the area and returning to Antarctica in October.
As the primary in a collection of seven ships generally known as Infinity Class, the Greg Mortimer was designed to sail to distant and polar areas.
One of many highlights of the ship’s is Ulstein’s X-Bow, a bow initially created for offshore vessels.
In accordance with Ulstein, the design permits the PC6 ship to face up to tough sea situations whereas enhancing security, stability and sustainability.
The X-Bow additionally facilitates smoother sea crossings, faster transit speeds, and lowered gas consumption and emissions, Ulstein stated.
