The Polar Travel Company

MY Hans Hansson

Hans Hansson was specifically built to withstand challenging weather. She started her career as a life saving vessel in Norway, was then purchased by Sweden, and has now transitioned to taking passengers to the amazing corners of the world. Her hull � designed to withstand the waters of the infamous North Sea, is perfectly suited for exploring Antarctica. Hans Hansson is an amazing platform from which to watch whales and icebergs � taking amazing photos. She is also small and maneuverable enough to get into smaller places. Hans Hansson is 26.m long and she can take up to 12 passengers.

Dimensions:
LOA 26.5 m, LWL 23.30 m, beam 7.1 m, draft 3.4 m

Tonnage:
Register 145.78 tons, Displacement 230 tons

Construction:
Ice strengthened steel hull, aluminum superstructure

Machinery:
BergenDiesel 525 bhp @ 312 rpm, variable pitch propeller
Ulstein 100 bhp variable pitch bowthruster
2x Volvo 47.5kW, 380/220V generators for auxiliary power, hydraulics, pumps
Onan silent 24kW 380/220V generator for domestic power service
Watermaker 6 tons/day

Tanks:
Fuel 48 tons, Potable water 15 tons, Blackwater 5 tons

Speed:
11 knots maximum, 8 knots cruise

Endurance:
8,000 nautical miles / 40 days at cruising speed

Navigation:
GPS positioning, electronic chart software
2 radars
2 fluxgate compasses
2 magnetic compasses
Autopilot
Depthsounder
AIS

Communication:
DSC VHF radio, DSC HF radio, SatC, Iridium Pilot

Safety:
Foam/water fire pump 2,200 ltr/min, bilge pump 1,500 ltr/min, Fire detection system
FM200 halon fire suppressant
2x 12 person liferafts
EPIRB, SART
Immersion suits, lifejackets

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