Older expedition ships falling foul of safety regulators. Vessels detained

It would seem the days of the trusty older vessels may be nearing the end. As maritime regulations tighten around safety, environmental concerns and maintenance, the ships of our past are slowly disappearing from expedition itineraries.

We can recall the sad tale of the Lyubov Orlova and learn that the 57yo Ocean Majesty is now forbidden to sail from the Swedish port of Karlskrona due to a long list of deficiencies.

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