Specifications
In 2005 Northern Sun began her decade-long transformation from a Japanese fisheries research vessel into the majestic exploration yacht she is today. With uncompromising strength and reliability, Northern Sun boasts an ice-strengthened hull, accommodation for a crew of 12 to 14, a displacement of more than 700 tons and a cruising range of 10,000 nautical miles, thus making her a true go-anywhere yacht.
| LOA | 50.9 meters |
| LWL | 43.5 meters |
| Beam | 9.0 meters |
| Draught | 5.0 meters (max) |
| 4.5 meters (mean) | |
| Displacement | 703 tonnes (laden) |
| 715 tonnes (lightship) | |
| Gross Tonnage | 703 tonnes |
| Materials | Ice strengthened steel hull |
| Steel/aluminium superstructure | |
| Teak Decks | |
| Engines | 2x 900 HP Yammar Diesel engines Model 6G-UT serving single screw Kamone CP propeller |
| Speed Max | 12.5 knots |
| Speed Cruising | 10 knots |
| Fuel Tanks | 175,000 litres |
| Range | 10,000 nautical miles at cruising speed |
| Fresh Water | 65,000 litres |
| Generation | 2x Taiyo type BA-6635-6 440v/3 phase/60Hz |
| 2x Tripower model TPMA generating 440V/3 phase/60 Hz-170Kw | |
| Stabilisers | Naiad-fixed fin |
| Bow Thruster | Kamone 110Kw |
| Stern Thruster | Thrustmaster 110Kw |
| Classification | Built to Japanese Government Standard |
| Builder | Narasaki Shipbuilding Co ltd. Japan 1976 Hull number -895 |
| Communication | Sea Tel V-Sat |
Yacht Floor Plan
