MV Hondius
MV Hondius is a Dutch expedition Cruise Ship owned by Oceanwide Expeditions. Built in 2017 launched in 2018, started service in 2019. The ship became famous because of the Hantavirus Infection The infection on a ship started in April 1, 2026 and ended in May 11, 2026
Information
MV Hondius was a 107.6 metres (353 ft 0 in) Length and 94.275 metres (309 ft 3.6 in) and a beam of 17.6 metres (57 ft 9 in) and 5.36 metres (17 ft 7 in) in water with a displacement of 5,633 tonnes (5,544 long tons) speed of 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
History
Constructing
The MV Hondius was Constructed in Croatia In December 11, 2017 The ship was laid down to start Constructing. After 1 year, The ship was finished and Launch in June 10, 2018 the ship was the World's First Cruise Ship built to Polar Class 6 Standard
Service
The ship starts its service on June 3, 2019 operated by Oceanwide Expeditions There are 70 to 76 crew members onboard The ship's service was from June 3, 2019 to May 11, 2026 due to Hantavirus Infection
On April 1, 2026 the ship was infected by the Hantavirus Infection and killed 3 people onboard and 12 people have been infected Her passengers were flown home. As the MV Hondius arrived at Rotterdam on May 18, 2026 and 27 people were Quarantine and disinfected