Ortelius Gets A Revamp For Smarter, More Sustainable Polar Voyages

Oceanwide Expeditions has been working on upgrades for its expedition vessel, Ortelius, to improve fuel savings and increase speed. These specific upgrades, which were done during the drydock maintenance periods of May and September, showcase the company’s relative attention to sustainability. The upgrades show that the company is making discernible efforts to improve the consistency of its fleet. With that, the post-upgrade Ortelius is ready for fuel efficient operations on their planned future extensive expeditions.

The Ortelius vessel has the estimated working capabilities of most the polar explorations. The improvements outfit Ortelius’s capabilities to protect the company’s position and legitimacy for polar expeditions, having the improvements made to fuel consumption and speed.

Interest Developments for Speed

The net upgrades on Ortelius include the installation of new bronze propeller blades and the blasting of the hull, which optimizes the vessel’s performance. The company is still focused on making their fleet more fuel efficient for its ESG integrates environmental improvements.

This September, the old stainless steel propeller blades on the Ortelius were replaced with four new bronze ones. For the new propellers, we expect the vessel’s operational speed and fuel efficiency to dramatically improve, especially for polar region expeditions, where fuel rationing and harsh conditions are a constant struggle. The adoption of these new propeller blades is only the beginning of what we hope to achieve as we modernize and renew our fleet.

The hull blasted Ortelius’s with more extensive maintenance, which blasted the hull of the vessel to remove old and caked hull paint. This action alone made a bit of a difference to the fuel economy of the vessel. The hull is blasted, then hull consistency is improved, and subsequently, the drag on the vessel is reduced. The cleaning of the hull facilitates the vessel’s gliding ease and therefore compromises the emission and fuel consumption of the vessel.

Shipyard Reimerswaal’s Contributions to Project Upgrades

Shipyard Reimerswaal managed both maintenance projects and has been a reliable long-time partner to Oceanwide Expeditions. As a result of Shipyard Reimerswaal’s quality and attention to detail, Oceanwide Expeditions has serviced its fleet biannually, drydocked, restocked, and maintained. The shipyard’s ability to manage both major and required “upgrades” during peak and busy docking periods speaks to the value placed on the relationship the two have.

Oceanwide Expeditions has recognized the dedication and professionalism shown by their partners, including the Dutch Propeller Repairs BV (DPR) team, for carrying out the propeller blade installations. The company said these activities were performed during peak docking periods, thus verifying that the orchestrated efforts the people brought to the activities enhanced docking efficiency, operational dedication, and expertise to meet the project deadlines.

Enhancing the Fleet’s Polar Capabilities

Ortelius, also one of Oceanwide Expeditions` fleet, to has the most polar expeditions, was designed to do just that. The said upgrades improve polar expeditions, and during the most challenging climates, with the Ortelius now capable than ever to minimize climate alter with environmental sustainability. With operational consistency, the Ortelius increased fuel efficiency and is now capable of operating with increased frequency while taking guests to some of the most remote destinations.

For many years now, Oceanwide Expeditions has been a leader in unforgettable travel to the most remote and untouched sections of the Earth, and has been a leader in polar travel. The company has proven to care about the safety and reliability of their ship by investing on their ship maintenance and upgrades, and by ensuring the ships are eco-friendly. The upgrades to the Ortelius are the latest of many examples to showcase Oceanwide’s commitment to providing high-quality expedition experiences that are also sustainable.

The Future of Polar Expeditions with Oceanwide

With upgrades finished, the Ortelius will serve clients on some of the most breathtaking polar expeditions in the world. The new and enhanced ships performance will now also allow for a remarkable travel and adventure impact on the eco-system with less fuel usage in a journey for clients within the artics and antartics of the world. Oceanwide Expeditions will for many years to come, focus on and impact positively sustain, with less fuel burning for a more sustainable journey the polar regions of the world and their eco-system.

Conclusion

Oceanwide Expeditions has been developing the fuel efficiency, speed, and polar capabilities of the Ortelius for some time now, and it is showing progress. As for the upgrades that have been done to the ship, the new propeller blades and hull blasting are improvements to the bigger picture of trying to increase sustainability and lower operational emissions. While the Ortelius prepares for more polar expeditions, the upgrades will contribute to the ship being more prepared than it has ever been to bring visitors to some of the planet’s most remote and extreme regions. Incorporating new fleet upgrades, Oceanwide Expeditions continues to focus on sustainable and meaningful travel to explorers wishing to experience the beauty of the Arctic and Antarctic.

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