THE keel has been laid for Hanseatic inspiration, the second of two new expedition ships for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises currently under construction.
The cruise line’s ceo, Karl J Pojer, placed a specially produced coin in the first steel block of what will become the ship’s hull during a ceremony at the Vard shipyards in Romania last week.
Inspiration is expected to be handed over for her maiden voyage in Oct 2019.
She will be able to carry up to 230 guests or 199 guests on Antarctic cruises.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will launch the maiden brochure for inspiration in Jan 2018.
Pictured are Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ceo Karl Pojer and Vard snr vp and yard director general department Tudorel Topa.
