Energy Observer's stopover in Fortaleza: the first encounter between our laboratory vessel and the South American continent!
Through expeditions and innovations, Energy Observer is exploring practical solutions whilst developing new technologies to accelerate ecological transition
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Accor I AccorInvest
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Thélem assurances
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Air Liquide
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Groupe BPCE
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After seven days of sailing from Walvis Bay in Namibia, our laboratory vessel arrived on the mysterious island of Saint Helena.
After 743 nautical miles from Cape Town, South Africa, our laboratory vessel has dropped anchor in Walvis Bay, Namibia, the final stopover of the African chapter of our round-the-world Odyssey.
For the first time since the vessel's launch in 2017, the hydrogen tanks on board Energy Observer were removed from their casings for an inspection of the entire high-pressure circuit. This operation kept the team on its toes for over 3 days in Cape Town, South Africa.
Energy Observer's 80th round-the-world stopover is officially underway! Our vessel and crew arrived in Cape Town in bright sunshine after rounding the Cape of Good Hope in the early morning.
After two days of sailing from Durban, Energy Observer took shelter in Gqeberha!
Relive Energy Observer's first steps in South Africa!
