68m Expedition Yacht is not just “Ice-classed“ it is an ICE BREAKER One of the best conversions ever

The builder: From Superyacht Investor: “The explorer superyacht Project Ragnar, has launched from Icon Yachts’ Netherlands shipyard, following a two-and-a-half-year conversion. Originally an icebreaker named Sananborg, the vessel was built in the Netherlands in 2012 as a multi-purpose support supply ship. The Harlingen-based shipyard, Icon Yachts, has completely overhauled the ship’s interior and exterior. She emerged from her drydock on Saturday 25th January sporting an ICE class A1 super hull enabling exploration in polar regions. There are various types of ICE class hulls, Icon Yachts confirmed Ragnar has the best available, an A1 super hull can withstand conditions up to -60 deg C and does not require the assistance of an icebreaker support vessel. The 2450t vessel is also equipped with two unique electrically driven PC5 Wartsila Ice Pods each rated at . The pods have four fixed propellers each, all with ice churning capability, offering a range of 6,000 nautical miles.