Denmark Charters Ice-Strengthened Hotel Ship To Accommodate Soldiers in Greenland

The Danish Defence has chartered an ice-strengthened expedition vessel, Ocean Endeavour, to accommodate Danish and international soldiers taking part in Exercise Arctic Endurance in Greenland.

The move is intended to avoid putting extra pressure on Nuuk’s hotels during busy periods.

From early February, the ship will be berthed at Nuuk port, providing accommodation for soldiers while the exercise continues throughout 2026.

Danish authorities said the arrangement allows troops to live in suitable and familiar conditions without the need to build temporary facilities on land.

The vessel has been chartered from SunStone Maritime Group, the parent company of the SunStone Group.

Until late 2025, the Ocean Endeavour operated as a polar expedition ship, travelling in Arctic Canada, Greenland and Antarctica. Its ice-strengthened design allows it to operate safely in polar regions.

Since 2025, Denmark has increased its military presence in Greenland and the North Atlantic.

Exercise Arctic Endurance will involve personnel from many parts of the Danish Defence as well as soldiers from several NATO countries.

Participating nations include France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland and Belgium.

These countries have either already sent personnel to Greenland or are involved in planning and reconnaissance work for the exercise.

The planning is coordinated closely with the Danish Defence and the Arctic Command.

Early preparations focus on identifying sites and support options for the exercise. Additional NATO nations have expressed interest in sending reconnaissance teams and are expected to arrive during the year.

The increased military activity comes ahead of a planned visit by Denmark’s King Frederik X to Greenland from February 18 to 20.

The King is expected to arrive in Nuuk on February 18, with the royal household saying that further details of the visit will be shared later.

Reference: Danish Defense

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