Climate change a major threat to Bahamas, say Greenpeace activists
GREENPEACE activists, currently docked in Nassau on one of the environmental group's ships, say climate change is a major threat to the Bahamas.The 49.62m Motor Yacht ARCTIC SUNRISE by Vaagen Verft A/S - Charter World Luxury Yacht Charters on Superyachts
According to Joel Stewart, a 22-year veteran of the organisation and captain of Greenpeace's "Arctic Sunrise" icebreaker ship, climate change is very serious issue for a maritime state like the Bahamas.
The Arctic Sunrise, docked in the harbour for maintenance and crew changes, allowed The Tribune aboard to discuss Greenpeace's environmental campaigns and the possible impact of global warming on the Bahamas.
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The Arctic Sunrise and its crew were recently at a United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico liaising with other Non-Governmental Organisations.
The motor yacht ARCTIC SUNRISE is a 50 metre 163 (foot) large steel ship which was created by Vaagen Verft A/S and devised by Vaagen Verft. A generous research boat ARCTIC SUNRISE is a particularily well designed Norway built superyacht which was launched to accolade in 1975. She could be considered a older research boat.
The Greenpeace ship ARCTIC SUNRISE has a special history
...The main hull was built out of steel. The motor yacht superstructure is made mostly from steel. With a width of 11.49 m / 37.7 feet ARCTIC SUNRISE has spacious room. She has a deep draught of 5.3m (17.4ft)....
M/Y ARCTIC SUNRISE Engine Room And Propulsion:
Installed with one MAK diesel-electric engines, ARCTIC SUNRISE is able to reach a maximum speed of 14 knots. She is driven by a single screw propeller. Her total HP is 2495 HP and her total Kilowatts are 1836. Concerning bow thruster maneuverability she was fitted with / Stern.
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