Tierra del Fuego - Magellan Strait

We sailed this morning at 01:00h, after spare machine parts finally arrived at the ship. A Chilean pilote came on board and safely guided us out to sea.

Punta Arenas II

Update, due to delays with supplies, we will leave tomorrow after lunch.

Punta Arenas

Our ship is waiting for a slot in the harbour of Punta Arenas to take in supplies and fuel. We sail on Tuesday morning. Weather is windy and cold with beautiful light.

Antarctica

From February til middle of April
Norway - Chile - Antarctica - South Africa - Norway
More later.

Van februari tot midden april.
Noorwegen - Chili - Antarctica - Zuid Africa - Noorwegen
Meer later.

Job: decoration and wayfinding design on RV Kronprins Haakon (2017-2018)

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In cooperation with The Arctic University of Norway, the Norwegian Polar Institute & the Institute of Marine Research

Courtesy: Audun Rikardsen, Ole Salomonsen, Fredrik Broms, Espen Bergersen, Truls Tiller, Peter Bondo Christensen, Arvid Sveen, Tor Ivan Karlsen, Elvar Örn, Ann Kristin Balto, Marit Anne Hauan, Kartverket

About RV Kronprins Haakon

Type: Research vessel Tonnage: 9,145 GT Length: 100.382 m (329 ft) Beam: 21 m (69 ft) Draught: 8.666 m (28 ft) Depth: 10.408 m (34 ft) Ice class: Polar Class 3 Installed power: 2 × Bergen B32:40L6 (2 × 3,500 kW) 2 × Bergen B32:40L9 (2 × 5,000 kW) Propulsion: Diesel-el.; 2 Rolls-Royce US ARC 0.8 FP azimuth thrusters (2 × 5.5 MW) Two bow thrusters (2 × 1.1 MW) Range: 15,000 nautical miles (28,000 km; 17,000 mi) Endurance: 65 days at cruising speed Capacity: Accommodation for 55 in 38 cabins 1,180 m3 cargo hold 20 TEU containers Crew: 15–17 Aviation facilities: Helipad and hangar