@FlyJipe @JipeTrains @Jp_ndiso @ClassicsJipe The Kilkea represents a rare blend of polar survivability and superyacht luxury, offering high-seas capability beyond the reach of conventional yachts.

@FlyJipe @JipeTrains @Jp_ndiso @ClassicsJipe The conversion preserved her robust hull while introducing premium luxury amenities across multiple decks, including salons, dining areas, and viewing platforms.

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@FlyJipe @JipeTrains @Jp_ndiso @ClassicsJipe Her engineering includes forward-heavy ballast distribution for icebreaking and highly efficient puller-type Azipod propulsion systems that rotate for thrust and steering, eliminating the need for rudders.

@FlyJipe @JipeTrains @Jp_ndiso @ClassicsJipe The vessel’s scale and layout prioritize exploration and privacy over marina appearances, making her ideal for global cruising without resupply.

Built with an ice-class hull and commercial-strength structure, she was designed for endurance, safety, and autonomy. Her conversion added expansive interiors, 18 guest suites, a proposed helipad, and space for tenders, toys, or even small planes.

When a Supply vessel Was Turned into a $72 Million Arctic-Class Superyacht. The VARD 1-08 Kilkea began as a rugged commercial vessel before being refitted into a luxury expedition yacht capable of 30-day voyages in remote, ice-prone waters.

Facilities include an air-conditioned lounge and a sun deck that can accommodate 199 passengers and crew, a cafe, a wheelchair lift for access between the vehicle deck and the passenger lounge, and a toilet that may also be used by individuals with reduced mobility.

The ferry also boasts modern amenities intended to offer both comfort and convenience.

Designed by local naval architecture firm Seatransport and built by Harwood Marine of New South Wales, 'Island Odyssey' has a length of 44.9 metres (147 feet), a beam of 16.5 metres (54.1 feet), and space for up to 44 standard cars as well as trucks.

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VESSEL REVIEW: . A new Ro-Pax ferry has entered operational service in the waters off the Southern Moreton Bay Islands community in South East Queensland, Australia.

@FlyJipe @JipeTrains @ClassicsJipe @Jp_ndiso Natori also won “Ship of the Year” from the Japan Society of Naval Architects and Oceanographers, reflecting how aerodynamic redesign can directly impact commercial and environmental performance at sea.

@FlyJipe @JipeTrains @ClassicsJipe @Jp_ndiso The rounded bow wasn't just a design novelty—it reshaped industry expectations for short-haul container ship efficiency and set a precedent in fuel-saving ship architecture.

@FlyJipe @JipeTrains @ClassicsJipe @Jp_ndiso The vessel carried upto 548TEU, double the average for her class,with performance gains across both speed & cargo capacity. The success of Natori led Imoto Lines to commission 2 more vessels with the same design: Nagara in 2018 & S-562 Nogami in 2022,which could carry upto 670TEU

Her hemispherical bow, shaped like an Airbus nose, slashed aerodynamic drag by almost 50%. As a result, she achieved a consistent 5% reduction in fuel consumption regardless of load, making her more efficient than traditional feeder vessels and significantly lowering emissions.

How Airplane-Nose Cargo Ships Revolutionized Ship Design. Japan’s Imoto Lines introduced a new class of feeder vessels in 2015 with the launch of Natori, the first Semi-Spherically Shaped-feeder designed at Kyokuyo shipyard.

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She entered service on 28 October 1884, was decommissioned in 1916 and then sold to the Victorian Ports and Harbours Department, who operated her under the name Rip until 1948 when she was retired. She was scrapped in 1950–51.