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Hurtigruten has named Kai Albrigtsen captain of the new MS Roald Amundsen, which enters the expedition cruise market in spring of 2019. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

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Hurtigruten, the world’s largest expedition cruise line, and the Kleven shipyard today (Dec.13) showcased the upcoming hybrid diesel-electric expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen to the international media in Ulsteinvik, Norway. (cruisebusiness.com)

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Hurtigruten’s 530-guest Fridtjof Nansen is in the water following a Sunday launch at Kleven Verft in Norway. The hybrid expedition ship features battery power and will join the fleet in 2020 following 2019’s introduction of her sister ship, the Roald Amundsen. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

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Hurtigruten is expanding the world’s greenest and most extensive expedition cruise program with a number of new and unique destinations. From 2020, Hurtigruten guests can explore the Alaskan wilderness on board the brand-new and hybrid powered MS Roald Amundsen.

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After a decade of exploring some of the most spectacular waters on our planet, Hurtigruten’s MS Fram will receive a total makeover – and reemerge as a brand-new expedition ship.

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The Nordic region’s most high-profile cruise fleet operator is refitting its ships to make them less polluting, and plans to use a byproduct of rotten fish to help power their new, leaner engines. (uk.reuters.com)

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Hurtigruten’s Richard With will soon from an extensive refurbishment, which will be highlighted by new large bay windows. The single largest upgrade project in Hurtigruten’s history will see the Richard With emerge as a brand new ship, the company said, following a one-month upgrade of all cabins, suites and guest areas. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

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Norway-based exploration vessel owner and operator Hurtigruten has contracted OSM Maritime to provide recruitment and crew management services for its new fleet of purpose-built, hybrid-powered expedition ships. (cruiseandferry.net)

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The expedition newbuilding boom is continuing as Hurtigruten today ordered a third hybrid expedition ship for a 2021 (Q2) delivery. The 530-guest vessel will be built at Norway’s Kleven Verft, which Hurtigruten owns. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

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Hurtigruten invites adventurers to come closer to nature through active and unforgettable experiences in New England and Atlantic Canada while saving 25 percent per person on upcoming expeditions booked now through September 30.

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Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, will celebrate 125 years since founder Richard With brought the steamer DS Vesteraalen into service along the coast of Norway, establishing a regular sea link for locals and tourists, by hosting a plastic-free birthday party across all ports, destinations, offices and ships on July 2, 2018.

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Hurtigruten has taken over 100 percent of Kleven Shipyard through its KVE Holding company, according to a statement. After Kleven fell into financial turmoil in 2017, Hurtigruten led an investor group in saving the shipyard, acquiring a 40 percent stake in the yard. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

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Hurtigruten has appointed Christine Stevens as Vice President of Sales for the Americas to be based in its Seattle regional headquarters. Stevens brings 30 years of cruise industry expertise to Hurtigruten and will lead the sales organization, including field sales and national accounts.

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Hurtigruten has contracted the Norwegian Fosen Yard for comprehensive upgrades of two of its ships, the Richard With and the Nordlys. According to Fosen, the contract will secure work for the yard through spring of 2019. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

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