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S HI N K A I
T HE PATH
TO ADV E NTURE
Shinkai has all the hallmarks of a worldcruising vessel – with its own modern,
rugged profile.
The steel-hulled, ice-class yacht, has been
commissioned by a highly experienced and
discerning owner, who has extensive plans
for touring the globe. These include an
audacious, high-latitude expedition north
of Japan through the North-East Passage,
which requires various specialist equipment
for safe cruising through the ice.
The yacht is equipped with the largest
gyroscope built to date, weighing 21 tonnes,
as conventional stabiliser fins would be
damaged by the passing pack ice.
To enjoy adventures without limits, the
yacht is kitted out with a submarine for
underwater exploration, a rough terrain
vehicle for off-road touring and a bespoke
limousine tender for comfortable and
protected trips ashore, even in the most
challenging of conditions.
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