The 158ft./48 m long vessel is built under the supervision of the well-known German classification society “Germanischer Lloyd”. It has the highest international safety standard for professional navigation. Certified with ice class GL-E3, the HANSE EXPLORER is able to sail on training trips all around the globe including the polar regions and the Northwest Passage. Safety and comfort rank first.

The vessel has a powerful main motor with approx. 50% power reserve. Should the main motor fail to operate, the vessel will be powered by an electric stand-by motor (400 KW) – a so-called „bring-me-home“-principle! Four generators produce a total electric power capacity of approx. 1.000 kilowatts. Two independently working air conditioning compressors provide a pleasant room temperature in tropic areas whereas in arctic and antarctic waters, there are two independent heating systems generating the necessary heat. Two autarkic fresh water systems (osmosis device/evaporator) provide sufficient fresh water on board.

There are also two independent toilet facilities (vacuum/gravity toilet). To protect the environment, we are working with a highly efficient water conditioning system that allows us to cruise even the most sensitive areas of the world.