Guochuan sailing NSR
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Guo Chuan is captain of the "Qingdao China" and will lead the ship through the Northern Sea Route. -
The "Qingdao China" is 30 meter long and has a weight of one tonne. -
The "Qingdao China" has the record in world solo non-stop circumnavigation. -
The trimaran has been enforced to be able to meet light ice conditions. -
The "Qingdao China" is built in France and has technology enabling it to maneuver in Arctic waters. -
Captain Guo Chuan in charge of navigation. -
The ship has a crew of six people, among them Chinese, French, Germans and Russians. -
The trimaran has been enforced to be able to meet light ice conditions. -
The vessels is docked at the Arctic Dive Resort outside Kirkenes, Norway, before heading towards the Northern Sea Route
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