China will soon have its first polar expedition cruise ship. Its construction has already started in Jiangsu Province, and according to the timeline, it is expected to be completed by August 2019.
Namely, the vessel will be 104.4 meters long, 18.4 meters wide and will have a weight of 7,400 tonnes, reaching a speed of at least 15.5 knots. Moreover, it will have electric propulsion and control system, thus being able to sail through high-latitude sea ice.
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The cruise industry is very important for “Made in China 2025” plan, with which China wants to become a leader in manufacturing, by more investment in R&D and the application of new technologiesy.
The ship will be designed by the Norwegian shipbuilding company Ulstein.
