An ULSTEIN CX103 expedition cruise ship design no 7 for Sun Stone Ships SB fore low

Steel cutting for SunStone's final vessel in innovative Infinity Series

Marking a significant achievement in the world of expedition cruising, SunStone Maritime Group recently celebrated the start of construction for their seventh and final Infinity-class vessel, based on the ULSTEIN CX103 design. 

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18 December 2023
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Set to redefine the cruising experience, this new expedition cruise vessel has been designed with a focus on luxury, safety, and environmental consciousness, offering unparalleled amenities and adventures for its future passengers.

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The steel-cutting ceremony

The steel-cutting ceremony is a traditional shipbuilding event marking the start of construction and was arranged at China Merchants Heavy Industries shipyard in Haimen. Niels-Erik Lund, CEO of SunStone Maritime Group, highlighted the company's commitment to exceptional cruise experiences characterized by comfort, safety, and sustainability. (Source: SunStone Ships)

The ULSTEIN CX103 design

The vessel is based on the ULSTEIN CX103 design. It has an ICE CLASS 1A certification for polar cruising. It adheres to the highest standards of comfort and safety, including the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) certification with a Safe Return to Port passport.

The new PC6-class expedition cruise ship, which has not yet been named, is scheduled to enter service in 2025. It is designed to offer travellers an immersive and comfortable experience, featuring up to 95 passenger cabins. The ship will have various amenities, including restaurants, a lecture space, lounges, a 180-degree indoor observation deck, outdoor viewing areas, a gym, a sauna, a spa, and a specially designed platform for kayakers and divers. Additionally, the vessel will include a sea-level Zodiac loading platform and a mudroom to enhance off-board activities.

While all SunStone's Infinity-class vessels share the same basic design – 104.4 metres in length and 18.4 metres in width – each is customised according to client specifications, including passenger and crew capacity and the design of public spaces. A distinctive feature of this vessel, shared with three other vessels in the series, is the inclusion of windows around the bow lounge, offering a bright, nature-integrated indoor environment.

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Ulstein Design & Solutions AS
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28 November 2024: The 'Douglas Mawson' expedition cruise vessel, an ULSTEIN CX103 design, has been successfully launched at the CMHI shipyard, China. 

The Douglas Mawson, featuring the ULSTEIN X-BOW, offers high passenger comfort with her immersive bow lounge and panoramic observation areas. She meets Solas 2020 stability requirements and is tailored to client specifications, accommodating up to 300 people.

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Lars Ståle Skoge

Commercial Director

Affiliation
Ulstein Design & Solutions AS
Lucy bw

Lucy Lu

Sales & Marketing Director

Affiliation
Ulstein Marine Systems (Shanghai) Co. Ltd