| Inaugural Ultramarine leader

QUARK Expeditions is introducing its first Expedition Leader for its recently delivered Ultramarine (CW 07 Apr), Laurie di Vincenzo (pictured).

A member of the Quark team for almost 10 years, di Vincenzo said it was an honour to be asked to lead aboard Ultramarine.

“A project of this nature requires incredible investment, not just in terms of finances, but in terms of the work and effort by a passionate team who have taken this build from a dream and a concept to the purpose-built expedition vessel it is today,” di Vincenzo said.

“When Ultramarine is launched this year, 30 years after Quark Expeditions’ inaugural voyage – to the North Pole – this vessel will encapsulate decades of knowledge and experience that our team has gained working on a variety of ships in the most diverse fleet in the polar industry.

“All of the first-hand knowledge, combined with innovative new developments, means that Ultramarine will be an incredible platform to explore the polar regions, and I couldn’t be more excited about working with the team onboard to ensure that this vessel lives up to its potential.”

Di Vincenzo has worked on six different vessels over her career with Quark, and said she has always embraced the challenge of working on a new ship.

“There is so much to learn and adapt to during an inaugural season, and while an incredible amount of work has already been done in the planning of Ultramarine, it’s not until the team gets onboard the ship that we’ll really be able to bring it to life,” di Vincenzo added.