POLARSTERN
/ Ice breaker, IMO 8013132
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POLARSTERN is currently in the South Atlantic Open Water, based on AIS data received less than 1h ago. Track POLARSTERN live using high-quality AIS by registering a free account in ShipAtlas by Maritime Optima.
Track live positionWhat type of ship is this?
POLARSTERN (IMO 8013132) is a /Ice breaker ship 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 |
|---|---|---|
Walvis Bay (na)
|
Friday 12th December | Monday 15th December |
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (es)
|
Sunday 23rd November | Sunday 23rd November |
Waalhaven (nl)
|
Friday 14th November | Saturday 15th November |
Frequently asked questions
Where is POLARSTERN right now?
The current position of POLARSTERN in the the South Atlantic Open Water, last seen less than 1h ago.
What type of ship 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).
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 |