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First announced in November 2021 and further detailed in March, the 48′×13.8′, 12-pas-senger Kvitbjorn (Polar Bear) was successfully launched on May 2. A Swedish collaboration between Volvo Penta, Marell Boats AB, and Hurtigruten Svalbard, the launch event showcased the capabilities of the vessel designed for exploration in the heart of the Arctic and is now in operation for sightseeing tours in Svalbard during the high season (May-October). The first of its kind hybrid-electric vessel, Kvitbjorn, set off on its maiden commercial voyage in May from Longyearbyen, Svalbard - the world's northernmost town, just 800 miles from the North Pole. |