Yacht cruising firm Atlas Ocean Voyages has held a naming ceremony in Ushuaia, Argentina for the World Voyager.
The 198-guest expedition yacht was christened by Godmother British physiotherapist and British Military Captain Harpreet “Preet” Kaur Chandi MBE.
The third vessel within the line’s expedition fleet, the sister ship to Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller and World Navigator, the vessel will now start its inaugural deployment for the 2023/24 Antarctica season.
The Polar Class C- and Ice Class 1B-certified vessel options two Rolls Royce 9,000 kw hybrid diesel/electrical engines and incorporates 3D forward-looking sonar (FLS) know-how to detect underwater hazards, obstacles and shallows. The system allows the ship to navigate ice fields, harbors, and rivers for handy entry to metropolis facilities, unique yacht harbors, and infrequently visited locations.
The naming ceremony was presided over by Atlas Ocean Voyages President and CEO James A. Rodriguez, who launched World Voyager’s officers and crew, together with Captain Terje Ulset.
World Voyager Godmother Chandi gained worldwide recognition in 2022 when she accomplished a solo expedition throughout Antarctica to the South Pole. In January 2023, she additional solidified her place in polar exploration historical past by recording the longest-ever solo and unsupported polar expedition by a lady of shade. Her excellent achievements had been acknowledged when she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) within the 2022 Birthday Honors.
