The Polar Travel Company

MS Fridtjof Nansen

One of the first ships with revolutionary battery hybrid powered propulsion system.

The newest addition to our fleet will honor the heritage of her namesake – the Norwegian explorer, scientist, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Fridtjof Nansen. Known for his innovations in Arctic expeditions, Nansen led the first crossing of Greenland on cross-country skis. He is perhaps most famous for his attempt to reach the geographical North Pole during the Fram Expedition (1893-1896). Interestingly, after Nansen's Fram expedition, the ship was passed on to another great explorer who secretly planned an expedition to the South Pole - Roald Amundsen.

General
Year built: 2020
Speed: 15 knots
Ship yard: Kleven Yards (NO)
Ice class: Polar Class 6

Passenger areas
Gym & fitness center: 2
Infinity pool: 1
Lounge & bar: 2
Sauna: 1
Restaurants: 3
Wellness center: 1
Science center: 1
Observation decks: 2

Dimensions
Length: 459 ft
Gross tonnage: 20,889 t
Beam: 77 ft

Machinery
Main engine type: Bergen B33:45
Number of engines: 4
Output: 3600 kw (each)

Hybrid system
Battery storage: 2 x 627 kWh
Discharge: 2 x 1750 kW