MV True North
MV True North current position
MV True North current location is at West Australia (coordinates -14.99090 S / 125.40978 E) cruising en route to WYNDHAM. The AIS position was reported 2 hours ago.
Current PositionSpecifications of MV True North
Year built | 2005 / Age: 17 |
Flag state | Australia |
Builder | Austal Shipyards (Fremantle, Australia) |
Class | expedition ship |
Ferry route / homeports | Broome Australia |
Speed | 14 kn / 26 kph / 16 mph |
Length (LOA) | 50 m / 164 ft |
Beam (width) | 10 m / 33 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 776 gt |
Passengers | 36 |
Crew | 18 |
Decks | 3 |
Cabins | 18 |
Decks with cabins | 3 |
Last Refurbishment | 2020 |
Owner | True North Adventure Cruises |
Operator | North Star Cruises Australia |
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MV True North is a modern expedition yacht cruise ship operating on exotic itineraries predominantly in the north west of Western Australia. Each year, the ship makes a circumnavigation of Australia and offers luxury cruising expeditions in WA's Kimberley Coast, South Australia, Sydney, also Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
The True North ship was built in Fremantle-Perth, Western Australia at Austal shipyards. The vessel was launched in March 2005. Shipowner is the Broome-based company True North Adventure Cruises via its brand North Star Cruises Australia. The ship boasts some of the newest maritime technology innovations, among which are the computer-controlled motion stabilizers to ensure a most comfortable ride.
Shipboard facilities
Cruise passengers are able to take advantage of lavish vantage points including a forward observation lounge, ship’s lounge, alfresco bar and outdoor sundeck. The naturalist presents interpretative info on plasma screens. An internet cafe enables communication with the outside world.
Ship's dining room (on the lower deck) offers the ultimate in comfort with large panoramic windows that ensure passengers never miss any of the action, even while enjoying the ‘finest in fine dining’.
True North cruise ship cabins feature stylish decor, in-house entertainment, satellite telephones and en-suite facilities. The Explorer and River Class cabins provide king size beds which can be converted to singles. The Ocean Class twins have roomy single beds.
In January 2019, the ship started a new Western Australia cruise tour program with 7-day itineraries between Fremantle-Perth and Esperance. Kimberley itineraries have lengths 7-10-13 nights. Each cruise is served by a resident biologist in charge of 6 tour guides (1 per tender boat). The ship also has top-deck helipad with a helicopter (max capacity 6 passengers, all with forwarding view seating). Onboard and ashore activities include photography classes, fishing, diving and snorkelling.
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The cruise ship True North enters drydock each year (in February-March, at Port Fremantle WA) to receive general maintenance works, technical upgrades and refurbishments. During drydock 2018 (March-April), all staterooms received smart HDTVs (with infotainment system). It allows passengers to watch on-demand movies, use the Internet, read daily scheduled onboard activities, information on ports/itineraries.
During drydock refurbishment 2020, the vessel received a general refit. The project included a complete renovation of the sundeck and its bar area - additional seating (new table arrangement), new daybeds and tabletops, Tefroka decking, mood lighting. Other renovations included soundproofing of the Bar Lounge (deck 3), Tefroka decking to all outside stairs, hull and superstructure (exterior) repainting.
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