With a capacity up to 170 passengers and 102 crew, the vessel features advanced safety systems, energy-efficient operations, and eco-friendly technologies designed to minimize environmental impact. Built with Ulstein’s revolutionary X-Bow® design, the vessel is Ice Class 1A and Polar Class 6, ensuring safe and efficient operations in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Key features include Safe Return toPort, Dynamic Positioning, and zero-speed stabilizers, enhancing both safety and comfort.

Scheduled for delivery next year, DOUGLAS MAWSON will join the fleet of vessels operating on long-term charter agreements. It will be chartered to Aurora Expeditions and is set to embark on its inaugural voyages in the fall of 2025, continuing the tradition of extra ordinary expedition experiences.