Germany

POLARSTERN

/ Ice breaker, IMO 8013132

Where is the vessel?

POLARSTERN is currently in Bremerhaven, based on AIS data received more than 12h ago. Track POLARSTERN live using high-quality AIS by registering a free account in ShipAtlas by Maritime Optima.

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What type of vessel is this?

POLARSTERN (IMO 8013132) is a /Ice breaker vessel built in 1982 and is sailing under the flag of Germany. She has an overall length (LOA) of 118 meters and a width (beam) of 26 meters. Her summer deadweight capacity is 5,373 tonnes.

Current voyage information

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Last port calls

Port name Arrival time Departure time
Bremerhaven (de) Friday 15th May
Amsterdam (nl) Thursday 14th May Thursday 14th May
Mindelo (cv) Thursday 30th April Friday 1st May
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Frequently asked questions

Where is POLARSTERN right now?

The current position of POLARSTERN in the Bremerhaven, last seen more than 12h ago.

What type of vessel is POLARSTERN?

POLARSTERN is a classified as a Ice breaker.

How big is POLARSTERN?

POLARSTERN is 118 meters long (LOA) and 26 meters wide (beam).

POLARSTERN
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Vessel details

Name POLARSTERN
Vessel type / Ice breaker
IMO 8013132
MMSI 211202460
Callsign DBLK
Flag Germany
Year built 1982
Draft (summer) 10.7 meters
Deadweight (DWT) 5,373 tonnes
Length overall (LOA) 118 meters
Width (beam) 26 meters

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