World’s Newest Expedition Ship Christened in...

The world’s latest expedition ship, Douglas Mawson, was formally named and christened in a spectacular ceremony in Sydney Harbour.

The ship from Aurora Expeditions was christened otherwise than most new cruise ships are. As a substitute of breaking a bottle of champagne, it was named by breaking ice throughout the bow.

Function-built for journey, Douglas Mawson options the groundbreaking X-BOW hull design for smoother and extra environment friendly voyages, together with superior sustainability applied sciences together with fuel-efficient diesel-electric propulsion and waste-heat restoration techniques.

Onboard, visitors will uncover panoramic lounges, expansive commentary decks, a two-story atrium and a devoted Citizen Science Heart, the place vacationers can take part in dwell analysis and environmental monitoring, mixing exploration and conservation in each cruise.

Emma McEwin, godmother of Douglas Mawson, gave the next assertion:

“To christen this exceptional ship in my great-grandfather’s identify is an immense honor. The Douglas Mawson carries ahead his legacy of braveness, science and surprise, exploring the world with the identical respect for nature and curiosity that outlined his life.”

Emma McEwin is the great-granddaughter of the legendary Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson.

After the christening ceremony, the ship departed on its inaugural 10-night circumnavigation of Tasmania. From Tasmania, the brand new cruise ship will proceed south to Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic Islands earlier than heading north to Europe, then on to the Arctic.