M/S Nordic Explorer
Nordic Explorer is an icebreaking pilot cutter built 1933 on the Sölvesborgs yard in Sweden. It was still in service as a pilot cutter in the early nineties, and was acquired by us in the beginning of 2001.
During 2001/2002 it has undergone a throughout refit at the Kummelnas boat yard, in the creation of a unique vessel for exploring Scandinavian waters. Details and specifications are at the end of this presentation.
Nordic Explorer is a ship that can be used throughout the year. It easily breaks up to 30-40 cm of ice, and is heated with a capacity similar to what is used to heat a small house. The onboard generator and water maker allows for long expeditions.
Nordic Explorer has a nine passenger RIB tender with a max speed of 40 knops. The tender is equipped with radar, chart plotter, navigational and work lights for secure navigation in darkness and with reduced visibility.
Nordic Explorer has an oil-free compressor with the possibility for mixing oxygen and helium for Nitrox and Trimix diving. The 240 litre (200 bars) air bank ensures quick filling of the tanks between the dives. Diving is done from the dedicated diving platform with a ladder or from the ships tender. The diving platform is equipped with lights for night diving. A section of the ship has a de-humidifier for drying the diving equipment. A side-scan-sonar will be available in 2003.
Your base for hunting
Nordic Explorer provides a unique base for hunting of seabirds, being located to the outer parts of the archipelago. Our contact network provides you with access to unique areas. The onboard equipment includes an electrical clay thrower, as well as a safety locker for storing guns and ammunition.
Your base for fishing and exploring the wilderness
As there are no limitations in regards to weather nor seasons, Nordic Explorer can be used for expeditions not possible with other ships, i.e. seal or eagle safaris, salmon and trout fishing or to be in the outer archipelago when the ice breaks up in the spring. We can provide you with professional guides and the ship carries equipment for bird watching.
The entire interior is new in 2002, light with details in cherry wood. The deck house includes the bridge an a saloon with a galley. The galley is equipped with stove, oven, micro and large fridge and freezer. The saloon has the entertainment electronics as TV, VCR, DVD, Stereo and Game console. On top of the saloon is a large roof terrace for enjoying the sun, having your meals or just to slip into a sun chair. The terrace has a barbeque grill.
In the aft section below deck are three cabins with 2 Pullman beds and a shared toilet with shower. Below deck in the forward section are two cabins with 2 Pullman beds and a shared toilet with shower, and a proper sauna. To provide the maximum comfort while sleeping, all beds have yachty-Flex with high quality mattresses.
Nordic Explorer is registered as Swedish commercial vessel, and is under the supervision of the Swedish Maritime Authorities in regards to safety, equipment and functionality.
Nordic Explorer provides the possibilities to unique experiences in Scandinavian water, not limited to the few summer months but also with the option to breath the crystal clear air a winter morning in the Stockholm archipelago.
Feel free to share your views and suggestions in the Nordic Explorer guest book, located in the saloon. From this we will continuously try to improve the ship and its operation.
Specifications
Length.............................17,50 m Water tanks...........................1 500 litre
Beam.................................5,15 m Fuel tanks..............................3 000 litre
Draft..................................2,50 m Motor batteries.........................200 Ah 24V
Displacement.........................65 ton Service batteries.....................1 200 Ah 24V
Motor
CUMMINS KTA19-H kW (515 HP) at 1 800 rpm with ZF BW251 gearbox. Fixed 3-blade propeller 80 cm. Range 1 500 M. Speed 8-12 knots.
STAMFORD diesel generator, 18 kW 380V.
MT water maker 2 900 litre / 24 hours.
PALFINGER PC2300 Marine hydraulic crane, lengths 4.1 meter, max 990 kg.
Hydraulic anchor winch with 120 meter of chain. Main anchor 200 kg, spare anchor 110 kg.
PULSONEX oil heater 25 kW + electric heater 12 kW, for heating and hot water.
Hot and cold pressurised water.
Classic SA Mini sauna furnace 3 kW.
Navigation Equipment
Simrad AP35 Autopilot.
Simrad RA42 Radar, 4 kW, range 48 M, Dual Range Mode and Mini-ARPA.
Simrad CP42 Chart plotter with 2-channel DGPS.
Simrad EQ40 Depth sounder, 1 kW, 2-frequencies 50/200 Hz.
PC, 1 GHz med 15" TFT screen with Transas Tsunamis software for navigation.
Cassens & Plath main compass.
Furuno GPS gyro compass with 3 GPS receivers.
Fujinon compass binoculars.
Night vision binoculars.
Furuno Weather Station.
Communication Equipment
Simrad RS8400 VHF with DSC.
Simrad RS8400 DSC-controll, class D.
Simrad HT50 Portable VHF.
Lowe HF-350 receiver AM, USB and SSB (30 kHz - 30 MHz).
PC, 1 GHz with 15" TFT screen with "PC Weather Fax" for receiving Navtex and weather faxes. This computer is also used to control the side-scan-sonar.
Simrad MS50 satellite phone Mini-M.
Nokia 6250 GSM-Phone with hands free and external antenna.
Fax, Internet and email.
Internal communication between all cabins, bridge, saloon and deck.
Safety Equipment
Furuno EPIRB 406 MHz.
2 Zodiac life rafts for 10 persons each SOLAS-A.
Secumar automatic life jackets 150N.
Musto gear.
Mullion X4 survival suits.
Fire and burglar alarm with SMS notification.
Ship Pharmacy A1
Safety box for keeping valuables.
Diving Equipment
Oil free compressor.
Air bank 240 litre @ 200 bar.
Oxygen/Helium for gas blending.
Equipment for night diving.
Diving platform with ladder.
Oxybox and safety equipment.
Side Scan Sonar (2003)
Hunting/Fishing
Electric clay thrower.
Safety locker.
Fishing equipment.
Nikon binoculars.
Miscellaneous
TV, VCR and DVD with external antenna.
SONY stereo with CD/DVD, Speakers in saloon and on top deck.
SONY PLAYSTATION alt. MICROSOFT XBOX.
Tender
Vallant D&R 520, max 1 150 kg, 9 persons.
Mariner 90 hp out boarder, max speed 42 knots.
Radar, chart plotter and lights.
