 It was to be equipped with an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV), capacity for up to 24 scuba divers and oceangoing kayaks, with cruises to be accompanied by a National Geographic photographer.In a statement in January 2015, Lindblad surprised the industry by announcing that "Orion" would be based in Europe for the northern summer from 2016, ceasing Southern Hemisphere winter operations.On December 27, 2016, the ship suffered catastrophic main engine failure approx.