What Crew Members Say About Hanseatic-Nature

**Title: Urgent Medevac Operation Off Belle-Île-en-Mer** On the evening of April 10, 2026, at approximately 9 p.m., a swift medevac operation was executed by the Morbihan Civil Security's Dragon 56 helicopter, based in Lorient, Morbihan. The mission was initiated to evacuate a German passenger aboard the 'Hanseatic Nature', which was traveling from Rouen to Montoir-de-Bretagne, situated to the west of Belle-Île-en-Mer, as reported by the CROSS Etel. The passenger had experienced a medical emergency a short while prior, prompting the need for immediate intervention. The skilled crew of Dragon 56 successfully hoisted the individual into the helicopter and initiated transport to Scorff Hospital in Lorient for further medical evaluation. This remarkable coordinated effort underscores the unwavering commitment of maritime rescue services in ensuring passenger safety at sea.

**Title: Cruise Ship "Hanseatic Nature" Modifies Course Amid Bow Thruster Issue** In a sudden change of plans, the cruise ship "Hanseatic Nature," carrying approximately 200 passengers, experienced a mechanical issue with its bow thruster while navigating southward from Tromsø on March 3, 2026. During maintenance checks, crew members identified the fault, prompting immediate action to ensure passenger safety and operational efficiency. To mitigate the risk associated with navigating the Kiel Canal without a fully functional bow thruster, the vessel altered its itinerary on short notice. Instead of its originally scheduled stop at the Chicago Quay in Hamburg's HafenCity, the "Hanseatic Nature" docked at the Ostsee Quay in Kiel on March 17. Replacement parts for the malfunctioning bow thruster are scheduled for delivery in a manner that allows for installation during the ship's upcoming visit to Stockholm on March 20-21. Consequently, the planned calls to the ports of Mariehamn and Oulu have been canceled. Following the repairs, the "Hanseatic Nature" is set to resume its voyage across the Baltic Sea, with the journey concluding in Hamburg on April 1. For further details and images, click here: [Kiel News](https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/ueberraschender-doppelanlauf-aidaprima-und-hanseatic-nature-in-kiel-JUACQI6SOVA7HPZ3H4SAQF7HOE.html).

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Hanseatic nature officially set sail on her inaugural cruise to Scottish islands and Norway on 5 May. The ship will officially enter regular service this summer with her first trip to the Arctic.

Expedition cruise vessel HANSEATIC nature has been delivered by VARD yard to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The ship was constructed by VARD at Tulcea, Romania, as well as at Langsten, Norway. Delivery was delayed by several weeks. HANSEATIC nature is to receive to sister vessels, one still to be delivered in 2019, while delivery of the last ship is scheduled for 2021. https://www.cruisedeck.de/kurs-auf-hamburg-hanseatic-nature/