E N V I R O N M E N TA L L Y C O N S I D E R AT E
A new standard for responsible travel
WHILE EXPLORING THE MOST PRISTINE PLACES
ON EARTH, we are guests of nature. Our expedition
ships have set a new standard for responsible travel.
Built for exploration in sensitive environments,
our ships are designed to be as considerate to the
environment as possible.
FUEL EFFICIENT SHIP DESIGN
Our ships exceed the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) Energy Efficiency Design Index
(EEDI) requirements by almost 36%. This includes:
• Integrated bow creating a longer waterline and
less water resistance, providing more efficient
propulsion and less fuel consumption
• Engines with heat recovery systems
• Azipod Electric Propulsion with pod enclosed
motors providing 4% energy savings
• Shore power allows us to run on electricity while
in port
MARVELS OF TECHNOLOGY
Our expedition ships have a dynamic positioning
mode, enabling a "hover in place" when anchoring
is difficult or prohibited. This preserves sensitive
wildlife habitats on the sea floor and provides safer,
more comfortable embarkation of excursion craft.
A revolutionary chemical incinerator process also
means we have zero emissions waste treatment.
BUILT FOR EXPLORATION
The SILENT-E notation, one of the highest levels of
DNV certification for quiet ship propulsion, ensures
we minimise underwater noise pollution. Continuous
oceanographic monitoring from a suite of sensors
(FerryBoxes) provides data to our scientific partners
and contributes to the global understanding of the
environment. While weather balloons are deployed
to track weather patterns and measure atmospheric
changes to help predict global weather forecasts.
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