The 'National Geographic Resolution' steaming, photo by uavpic com.

The ‘National Geographic Resolution’ polar vessel successfully completed sea trial

The sea trial of the National Geographic Resolution has been successfully carried out over the weekend. The sea trial commenced Friday and the vessel returned to the shipyard, Ulstein Verft, in the morning of 6 September for the final construction phase before she goes for her first expedition cruise in Antarctica.

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06 September 2021
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  • Lindblad Ulstein team
  • National Geographic Resolution on sea trial in the fjords of Norway, photo by uavpic.com.
  • Kenneth Pettersen, project director Ulstein Verft - Nikolaos Doulis, Senior Vice President New Buildings Lindblad Expeditions.
  • Lindblad team
  • Zig Zag testing
  • On the bridge Tore Olsen Ringstad
    From the sea trial of the 'National Geographic Resolution', photo Tore O. Ringstad.
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  • NG Resolution is an ULSTEIN CX104 expedition cruise ship design CR Ulstein Group
  • Hanging around the ships side
  • Aft view of the NG Resolution
  • Aerial view of the National Geographic Resolution, photo uavpic.com

 

The sea trial tests have included various manoeuvres such as the 360-degree turning test and power tests, as well as emergency tests. Several companies and disciplines have been represented onboard during these days, working closely together with the Lindblad and Ulstein teams.
 

Testing

The 'National Geographic Resolution' is the sister vessel to the 'National Geographic Endurance', which was delivered in March 2020. The 'Resolution' is planned for delivery in 2021, and is based on the CX104 design from Ulstein Design & Solutions AS.

Solnedgangen sett frå National Geographic Resolution, foto Tore Olsen Ringstad.


 

The 'Endurance' has carried out her first expeditions in Iceland this summer. According to the Captain, Aaron Wood, the vessel has behaved very well, she was incredibly strong and powerful. Quoting: "Our guests have loved the ship, we have received very positive feedback. She is smooth, comfortable and has very little vibration."

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