Silent Science Boat MK 5

Brand: HX Expeditions
Category: Boats
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• Battery capacity: 20–61 kWh
• Cruising speed:
• Guest capacity: Small research or guest science groups
• Range:

Our Rating

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5.6

• BATTERY 7 / 10
• BODY 3 / 10
• COMFORT 6 / 10
• PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
• SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

1. Zero Emissions: Fully electric system eliminates CO₂ and fuel pollution.
2. Silent Operation: Minimizes underwater noise, ideal for wildlife and research.
3. High Manoeuvrability: 180° steering and responsive drive-by-wire control.
4. Eco-Friendly: Designed for IAATO-compliant polar expeditions.
5. Low Maintenance: Fewer moving parts compared to combustion engines.

CONS

1. Limited Range: Small battery size restricts long-distance exploration.
2. No Cabin Protection: Open design limits comfort in harsh weather.
3. Unpublished Specs: Exact range, speed, and price not officially disclosed.
4. Dependent on Mother Ship: Requires launch and recharge support from main vessel.

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Full Specifications

Overview For Electric Boat

Model	Silent Science Boat MK 5
Announced	October 2025
launched	October 2025 (deployed on HX ships MS Fram & MS Fridtjof Nansen)

Dimensions & Displacement

Boat Type	Small electric expedition / science support boat
Others	IAATO-compliant design for Arctic and Antarctic operations

Power & Performance

Battery Capacity	Estimated 20–61 kWh (based on RAD 40 compatibility)
Electric motors	RAD Propulsion RAD 40 (40 kW / ~60 hp equivalent)
Charger	400V architecture, fast-charge capable
Range	Depends on battery configuration (estimated short-range operations)
Others	180° steering for tight manoeuvres Drive-by-wire control (RADBus system) IP67-rated waterproof propulsion unit

Accommodation & Layout

Guest capacity	Small research or guest science groups
Layouts	Open RIB / small expedition boat style
Others	Configurable for observation, data collection, or sample transport

Capacities & Features

Tender garage	Stored on expedition ship deck or davit
Others	Ultra-quiet operation for marine wildlife studies Zero-emission propulsion for eco-sensitive regions

Launch & Build Info

Builder	HX Expeditions (vessel operator); propulsion by RAD Propulsion (UK)
Launch milestone	October 2025 rollout aboard MS Fram and MS Fridtjof Nansen

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