The Hans Hansson
Hans Hansson is 26.m long and she can take up to 12 passengers and 6 crew. The small vessel was specifically built to withstand challenging weather, as she started her career as a life saving vessel in Norway, and has now transitioned to taking passengers to the amazing corners of the world. Her hull – designed to withstand the waters of the infamous North Sea, is perfectly suited for exploring Antarctica. She is the perfect platform for photography lovers to watch wildlife and icebergs. She is maneuverable and able to go where larger vessels can't go.
HISTORY
Hans Hansson was built in Norway in 1960 for the Norwegian Lifeboat Association as the Rescue Cruiser Skomvaer II. For 25 years she operated in the North Sea and Barents Sea assisting 704 vessels and saving 106 lives. In 1986 Skomvaer II was bought by the Swedish Lifeboat Association and completely refitted. Modifications included extra ice strengthening for operation in the Baltic Sea. In 1988 she was re-launched as Hans Hansson and during the following ten years assisted 243 vessels and rescued 55 people.
In 1998 Hans Hansson was decommissioned and sold into private ownership. A major refit in 2005 saw her superstructure extended, systems upgraded and interior renewed to provide comfortable accommodation for twelve passengers and six crew. Her original rescue vessels seakeeping qualities have not been compromised and she is ideally suited for extended voyages in comfort and safety anywhere in the world.
Accommodation
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Superior Cabins
Forward of the saloon are two spacious ensuite cabins at main deck level. Each has twin bunks, office, wardrobe and a walk in bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. All cabins have carpeted floors, natural light from portholes, AC power sockets and central heating.
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Guest Cabins
On a central corridor are four twin berth passenger cabins and two single berth crew cabins. These all share two large bathrooms on this same level. Each cabin has a desk, wardrobe, couch and washbasin. All cabins have carpeted floors, natural light from portholes, AC power sockets and central heating.
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Bridge
Ship Specifications
Technical Information
Flag / Class: British / DNV +1A1 ICE-C
Dimensions: LOA 26.5 m, LWL 23.30 m, beam 7.1 m, draft 3.4 m
Tonnage: Register 145.78 tons, Displacement 230 tons
Construction: Ice strengthened steel hull, aluminium superstructure
Machinery: BergenDiesel 525 bhp @ 312 rpm, variable pitch propeller
Ulstein 100 bhp variable pitch bowthruster
2x Volvo 47.5kW, 380/220V generators for auxiliary power, hydraulics, pumps
Onan silent 24kW 380/220V generator for domestic power service
Watermaker 6 tons/day
Tanks: Fuel 48 tons, Potable water 15 tons, Blackwater 5 tons
Speed: 11 knots maximum, 9 knots cruise
Endurance:
8,000 nautical miles / 40 days at cruising speed
Navigation: GPS positioning, electronic chart software
2 radars
2 fluxgate compasses
2 magnetic compasses
Autopilot
Depthsounder
AIS
Communication: DSC VHF radio, DSC HF radio, Inmarsat M and GSM phone, fax, data
Safety: Foam/water fire pump 2,200 ltr/min, bilge pump 1,500 ltr/min, Fire detection system
FM200 halon fire suppressant
2x 12 person liferafts
2 EPIRBS, SART
Immersion suits, lifejackets
Call us today on +31 (0) 858 771 583
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Call us today on +31 (0) 858 771 583