Icebergs and engine backups aboard Business Insider's Greenland cruise
Risky Business follows the MS Fridtjof Nansen's crew from the bridge to a galley far from its next supply port.
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- 2:18A reinforced hull and Polar Class 6 rating equip the ship for Arctic travel.
- 3:51Near Ilulissat, the crew combines visual lookouts, sonar and radar to navigate around icebergs.
- 10:36Four diesel generators work with two lithium-ion battery packs that provide backup power.
- 14:00Greenland's growing tourism brings new flight connections and questions about the industry's expansion.
- 16:38Chef David Greves explains food storage and meal preparation without nearby supply ports.
The captain prefers improvising. In Business Insider's most-watched new upload of the week, Terje Johnny Willassen navigates Greenland's iceberg-filled waters with a clear understanding of who has the advantage: the ice.
"There is no need to think that you are stronger than them," he says in "How A Cruise Ship Operates At The Edge Of The World | Risky Business". Near Ilulissat, visual lookouts, sonar and radar help the crew pick a route. Below decks, chief engineer Tommy Alfheim explains how batteries can take over if an engine stops. Farther down the ship's practical checklist is feeding everyone without a convenient port for restocking.
The documentary has drawn roughly 580,000 views. Its comments include questions about the environmental cost of bringing cruise ships to Greenland, alongside observations about the captain's notably calm manner. That tension belongs to the episode itself, which examines tourism's footprint as well as the machinery that makes the journey possible.
Business Insider posted fifteen uploads altogether. "How Far Can A Human Run In One Day? | Pushing Limits" brings athletes and scientists into a discussion of endurance, from oxygen uptake and footwear to fuel and mindset. It currently adds more daily views than the cruise documentary. The newer "Where Michelin-Starred Restaurants Get 14 Ingredients | Business Insider" supplies another substantial watch: nearly four hours tracing ingredients including Louisiana shrimp, Greek feta and kanzuri paste.
Across the channel, the week brought about 13 million views, with subscribers unchanged. Daily viewing is currently below its usual level. Among nearby business channels, Caleb Hammer and Max Klymenko had larger weekly viewing gains, while Bloomberg Originals had a smaller week. For Business Insider, the busiest uploads right now offer three very different logistical puzzles: moving a ship, sustaining a runner and supplying a restaurant.
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Captain is the chillest guy I’ve seen
@rizzmattazSee it on YouTubeThat would be a really fun cruise.
@TDurden527See it on YouTubeGood video. I would rather take a Piper Cub with skis though.
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Loved this documentary.
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Chief engineer Tommy Alfheim explains that the ship's batteries can take over if an engine stops.



