36.4m NOORDERZON

Built on a robust commercial platform and finished for comfortable expeditions, NOORDERZON blends true go-anywhere capability (steel hull, ice class, long range) with a warm, practical interior—an ideal compact explorer for high-latitude cruising.Purpose-built for range and reliability, NOORDERZON carries the hallmarks of her commercial DNA - high freeboard, deep forefoot and protected working decks - refined during her 2012 conversion (ex Zeeleeuw) by Balk Shipyard. The layout is straightforward and expedition-ready: 3 cabins / 6 guests (master + 2 twins), with a cosy saloon and galley finished in practical, durable materials by Felix Buytendijk; amenities include air-conditioning and a compact gym.Underway, a single Caterpillar 3512C (1,500 hp) drives economical passagemaking cruising at 10 knots (max 14 knots). With 76,000 L fuel and 22,000 L water, she achieves an impressive 6,000 nm range and operates to BV standards; records also note MCA compliance. Dimensions: LOA 36.4 m • Beam 7.8 m • Draft 2.8 m • 264 GT.