A new design has been unveiled for a cruiseship-like craft that could explore Arctic and Antarctic ice on tracks.
The non-profit organisation Imaginactive has published images of the Resolute, described as an "all-season, all-terrain vessel."
It is made to resemble a cruiseship, but instead of sailing, it will be equipped with caterpillar tracks or ultra-large heavy duty wheels depending on the terrain or its course.
It would also be equipped with multiple engines, such as Wartsila turbo diesel engines or gas turbine engines to drive its four snow tracks.
The hull would have a clearance of 2.5m to avoid larger ice chunks that form on the trail.
Since the Resolute is a 'cruiseship', it would stop at different locations on seven-day voyages, the company said.
The vehicle would have outdoor and indoor heated pools, plus a helipad, it added.
"It would also have enough storage space to store plenty of food and water in case a storm breaks out and the ship gets stranded or delayed. Of course, scientific equipment and labs would be built into the ship so that it could be used as a permanent scientific exploration base," it said.
