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Case Overview

yacht name
Aurora
Aurora
yacht LOA
45 m
ice-class steel hull
Service Type
Full Custom
Design→Build→Delivery
Service Region
Polar
Antarctica+Alaska
Client Background
environmental entrepreneur
polar expedition+research support
year built
2022-2023
22-month delivery cycle
Industry Awards
Green Yacht Award
2024 nominated in
Key Highlights
solar hybrid powertrain
8000 nautical mile range

Client Requirements & Project Background

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📋 Project Background

The client, a renowned environmental entrepreneur, has long championed climate change awareness and polar ecosystem conservation. The brief called for a professional expedition yacht capable of both personal polar exploration and supporting scientific research teams at sea.

🎯 Core Requirements

  • Ice-class hull certification enabling safe navigation deep into Antarctic and Alaskan waters
  • Solar hybrid propulsion system minimizing the carbon footprint
  • range required to reach8,000 nautical miles supporting extended scientific expeditions
  • Professional scientific equipment interfaces supporting underwater sampling and data acquisition
  • cabins can accommodate12 guests and8 research personnel
  • Satellite communications system enabling polar remote data transmission
  • Helicopter deck supporting ice-based scientific operations and emergency rescue

⚠️ Project Challenges

  • Technical integration of ice-class hull structure with eco-friendly propulsion systems
  • Equipment reliability and crew safety in extreme polar low-temperature environments
  • Standardized interface design for scientific equipment integration with the yacht platform
  • Antarctic and Alaskan route regulatory compliance clearance
  • Risk management and emergency response planning for polar scientific expeditions

end-to-end service breakdown

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1

preliminary solution customization

  • In-depth needs consultation and usage scenario analysis
  • Polar route feasibility assessment and compliance analysis
  • Ice-class hull design competitive bidding
  • Eco-friendly propulsion system technical roadmap development
  • Scientific equipment interface standards planning
2

yacht construction phase

  • Ice-class steel hull construction
  • Solar hybrid propulsion system integration
  • Scientific equipment platform custom development
  • Polar thermal protection and safety system configuration
  • Helideck structural construction
3

testing & delivery

  • North Sea polar sea-state trial testing
  • Ice-field navigation performance tuning
  • Scientific equipment integration testing
  • Client and research team training
  • Antarctic maiden voyage ceremony
4

research expedition support service

  • Annual polar route planning and compliance processing
  • Research team embarkation coordination and support
  • Polar scientific expedition emergency response
  • Scientific data satellite transmission support
5

maintenance & care service

  • Post-polar-voyage specialized inspection and repair
  • Solar system efficiency optimization
  • Ice-class hull structure annual inspection certification
  • Polar route compliance document renewal
6

scientific research collaboration expansion

  • Research institution partnership liaison
  • Polar scientific expedition proposal support
  • Academic paper and research publication assistance
  • Environmental impact communications strategy

Live Scenes &Service Details

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Aurora full view
Antarctic sailing
solar power system
research platform
helicopter platform
research expedition
Alaska
Propulsion

core service highlights

Differentiated capabilities to create a unique maritime legend

🧊 Ice1 Aice-class hull certification

hull structure passedDNV GL Ice1 A certification for safe navigation in dense ice floe waters. Equipped with ice navigation radar and anti-icing coatings, with full Antarctic and Alaskan route coverage.

☀️ solar hybrid powertrain

roof equipped with200㎡High-efficiency solar panel array paired with lithium battery energy storage. Zero-emission capability in silent cruising mode, with a maximum range of 8,000 nm。

🔬 scientific equipment platform

Standardized scientific equipment interfaces supporting water sampling, underwater photography, meteorological observation, and research operations. Equipped with satellite communications for polar remote data transmission.

🚁 helicopter landing pad

Professional helideck supporting medium helicopter operations — deployable for ice-based scientific insertion, emergency rescue, and logistics resupply.

🌡️ polar survival system

Vessel-wide polar thermal insulation system maintaining interior temperatures at 25℃. Equipped with polar lifeboats, cold-weather gear storage, and a medical emergency station — fully certified for polar navigation safety.

🌿 Green Yacht AwardNomination

Thanks to its solar hybrid propulsion system and eco-conscious design philosophy, awarded 2024年Green Yacht Award nomination. Recognized as a benchmark eco-project in the polar expedition yacht category.

Client Feedback & Results

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8000
nautical mile range
22
-month delivery cycle
0
PolarSafety Incidents
15+
scientific research mission support

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