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Croatian shipbuilder Brodosplit launched a new polar expedition cruise vessel into the water on Saturday, May 16.
The LMG Marin-designed vessel, which was ordered by US-based Quark Expeditions, will be named Ultramarine.
When completed, Ultramarine will have a length of 128 metres, a beam of 21.5 metres, accommodations for 200 passengers and 140 crew, and space for inflatable boats, kayaks, and two helicopters.
The value of the vessel is approximately €106 million (US$116.48 million).