Chilean shipbuilder ASENAV has sent the 5,258-gross-ton Magellan Discoverer, the first hybrid-electric polar expedition cruise ship built in the Americas, to sea trials ahead of delivery to Antarctica21. The 94-meter vessel carries up to 96 passengers and is Polar Class PC6 rated. Its ABB Onboard DC Grid, two ABB Azipod units, and Corvus Energy battery system enable up to 60 days without refueling. Entry into service is scheduled for December 15, starting with Antarctic fly-cruise operations.
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The Maritime Executive Article: Hybrid-Electric Expedition Cruise Ship Built in Chile Set for Delivery
