SunStone Ships and China Merchants Heavy Industries recently launched of Infinity-class vessel (CMHI 196-2) Sylvia Earle. "With a goal of marrying European design and quality with Chinese ship-building efficiency, the Infinity-class delivers cutting-edge design, innovations like X-bow technology, and significant operating efficiencies," the company said in a statement

SunStone CEO, Niels-Erik Lund, commented, “We are very pleased with the quality and high building standards of China Merchants Heavy Industry, which are fully at the level of European Shipyards. We are looking forward to continuing our relationships with all our partners in the Infinity-class project and we, even considering the Covid-19 world crisis, are moving fast forward as planned at very satisfactory speed, safety and quality level.”

The launching ceremony of the Sylvia Earle (CMHI 196-2) took place at China Merchant Heavy Industries in Haimen, China. The vessel is chartered to Aurora Expeditions on a year-round long-term charter.

The companies also recently celebrated the keel laying ceremony of the Ocean Odyssey (CMHI 196-5). The vessel will do worldwide year-round expedition cruises for Vantage Travel.