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Star Line Inc. operates this and other vessels for purposes of exploration, research, seismic/survey work, icebreaking, and dive/ROV support. information and images are from the web site of
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The M/V Polar Prince is a 73 meter diesel electric powered former Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker, operated by Star Line Inc. of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The vessel is fitted with all the equipment, insulation, heating, etc. required for operations in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Polar Prince features accomodations for 52 people, over 300 square meters of deck space, large freezer and cooler compartments, 3 cranes, space for 20 TEU containers, and a helicopter deck and storage hanger. The ship is a medium icebreaker ( 100 A1 Super ) and is equipped with a bow bubbler system to reduce friction in ice.| Vessel Ownership | ||||
| Vessel nationality: | Canada | |||
| Vessel name: | M/V Polar Prince | |||
| Vessel owner: | Star Line Inc. | |||
| Vessel operator: | Star Line Inc. | |||
| Vessel web page: | http://www.starlineinc.com |  | ||
| Vessel Activities and Operating Areas | ||||
| Vessel's main activity: | Commercial charters for exploration, research, seismic survey, freight, icebreaking and dive/ROV support. | |||
| Vessel operating areas: | All seas, particularly equipped to work in Arctic and Antarctic regions. | |||
| Primary Logistics Provider | ||||
| Organization: | Star Line Inc. | |||
| Name and title of contact person: | Mr. Chris Newman | |||
| Address: | P.O. Box 147 Clarenville, NL Canada A0E 1JO | |||
| Telephone: | 709-466-6196 | |||
| Fax: | 709-466-7730 | |||
| E-mail: | chris.starline@nfld.net | |||
| Contact person or agency web page: | http://www.starlineinc.com | |||
| Vessel Characteristics | ||||
| Vessel type: | icebreaker | |||
| Vessel length in meters: | 73 | |||
| Vessel length in feet: | 240 | |||
| Beam (Breadth) in meters: | 15 | |||
| Beam in feet: | 49 | |||
| Draft in meters: | 5 | |||
| Draft in feet: | 16 | |||
| Displacement GRT: | 2152 | |||
| Year built : | Rebuilt in 1986 | |||
| Vessel Performance and Capabilities | ||||
| Cruising speed (knots, open water): | 11 | |||
| Range in nautical miles: | 10000 | |||
| Range in km: | 18520 | |||
| Propulsion power: | 5332Hp ( 4 x 1333 ) Diesel electric | |||
| Fuel capacity: | 600 M/T | |||
| Endurance (days) : | unknown | |||
| Accommodations | ||||
| Scientist berths : | Total berths, including crew: 52 ( 12 single cabins, 20 double cabins ) 2 lounges, 2 dining rooms | |||
| Laboratory Space | ||||
| Number of containerized labs accommodated : | The ship could carry as many as 20 TEU containers, for cargo. Potential for use as containerized labs is uncertain. | |||
| Cranes | ||||
| Onboard cranes: | 1 Main Hoist Speed Crane: SWL 20 MT 2 Hiab Deck Cranes: SWL (Max. 10 M/T down to Min. | |||
| Other Science Features | ||||
| Other science-related features: | Helicopter landing pad with retractable storage hangar Helicopter refueling station with 4 M3 of fuel storage Very large freezer and cooler storage compartments as well as dry stores and provisions compartments. | |||