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Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic eliminates single-use plastics across its fleet

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has successfully eliminated all single-use plastics across its fleet – a goal it started working towards in 2007 when it banned single-use plastic water bottles. All of the ships in the fleet now offer recyclable or reusable alternatives to single-use plastic bottles, cups, straws and stirrers. For example, guests receive individual reusable stainless-steel bottles that may be refilled at filtered water stations located around the vessels. The effort supports National Geographic’s ‘Planet or Plastic?’ campaign, which is a multi-year initiative aimed at raising awareness about the global plastic crisis and reducing the amount of plastic in the world’s oceans.

Nichols to build two coastal cruise ships for Lindblad

DECEMBER 9, 2015 – As it predicted in March, Lindblad Expeditions — long time expedition partner of National Geographic — has emerged from a merger deal as a NASDAQ listed company with money in its ship shopping purse. Today, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND) reported that it has signed definitive agreements with Nichols Brothers Boat Builders for the new build of two U.S. flagged coastal vessels. The 100 guest ships will be built at the Nichols Brothers shipyard on Whidbey Island, WA. The first completed ship is scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2017 and the second vessel is scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2018. Nichols Brothers built Lindblad's to current U.S.-flag ships, National Geographic Sea Lion (pictured here) and National Geographic Sea Bird - http://www.marinelog.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=10198:nichols-to-build-two-coastal-cruise-ships-for-lindblad&Itemid=223

Sea Lion ran onto uncharted rock - cruise aborted

The "National Geographic Sea Lion" on Mar 4, 2013, was departing an anchorage in the Las Perlas Islands, about 70 nautical miles from Panama City, when it struck an uncharted rock. None of the 55 passengers and 35 crew on board the vessel were injured. The "National Geographic Sea Lion" sustained damage to its hull and one propeller during the incident, but after clearance from the U.S. Coast Guard, returned to Panama City on its own power, arriving on Mar 5 at 5 a.m. The accident occurred on the third day of an eight-day voyage transiting the Panama Canal and exploring the islands of Panama and Costa Rica. Passengers on the vessel were given the option of continuing their journey to Costa Rica by air and land, or returning home. All but 16 of the passengers decided to continue their journey and flew to San Jose, Costa Rica. Passengers who chose to return home will be given a full refund, including airfare. Those who complete their journey by air and land will receive a $2,500 refund. The "National Geographic Sea Lion" on Mar 6 entered a dry dock at Panama City to undergo repairs. The next departure of the vessel, scheduled to begin Mar 9, has been canceled. The ship will return to service Mar 16.