The newest of the vessels designed and built by Rieber Shipping A/S, the Polarbjørn, was built in Norway and completed in 2001. This vessel is built as an Antarctic expedition vessel, but also designed for advanced ROV and light construction/ cable support duties. The vessel has large deck areas, a knuckle-boom crane, large under-deck storage holds and accommodation for 84 charterers personnel. Features of interest for science work include open deck spaces, including aft deck with A-frame, icebreaking capability, dynamic positioning, helipad (can be forward or aft mounted), wet and dry laboratories, and ROV support.
information and images from the
Rieber Shipping A/S web site.
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| Vessel Ownership | ||||
| Vessel name: | M/V Polarbjørn | |||
| Vessel nationality: | Norway | |||
| Vessel owner: | Rieber Shipping AS | |||
| Vessel web page: | http://www.rieber-shipping.no/ | |||
| Vessel Activities and Operating Areas | ||||
| Vessel's main activity: | Exploration, industry, and science support | |||
| Vessel operating areas: | Worldwide, particularly suited to polar seas | |||
| Primary Logistics Provider | ||||
| Organization: | Rieber Shipping AS | |||
| Address: | Solheimsgt. 13 P.O.Box 1114 Sentrum N-5809 Bergen Norway | |||
| Telephone: | 55 59 96 00 | |||
| Fax: | 55 59 96 05 | |||
| E-mail: | market@rieber-shipping.no | |||
| Contact person or agency web page: | http://www.rieber-shipping.no/ | |||
| Scheduling Process | ||||
| Scheduling agency: | Rieber Shipping AS - see contact info above. | |||
| Vessel Characteristics | ||||
| Vessel length in meters: | 90 | |||
| Vessel length in feet: | 295 | |||
| Beam (Breadth) in meters: | 18 | |||
| Beam in feet: | 59 | |||
| Draft in meters: | 8.4 | Maximum draft as a cargo ship | ||
| Draft in feet: | 28 | |||
| Freeboard (deck to water) in meters: | 3.8 | As cargo ship | ||
| Freeboard (deck to water) in feet: | 12 | |||
| Height (topmast to water) in meters: | 42 | Keel to top of mast | ||
| Height (topmast to water) in feet: | 138 | |||
| Helipad: | Dimensioned for Super Puma, 19.5 m/64ft diameter. Helipad can be located forward or aft. | |||
| Year built: | 2001 | |||
| Displacement GRT : | About 2700 tons as an icebreaker with 7.8 meter draft. About 3500 tons in offshore/cargo mode with 8.4 meters draft. | |||
| Science deck space (m) : | Aft deck: 210m2 Shelter deck: 570m2 | |||
| Science deck space (ft) : | Aft deck: 2260 ft2 Shelter deck: 6135 ft2 | |||
| Vessel Performance and Capabilities | ||||
| Cruising speed (knots, open water): | 12.5 | |||
| Propulsion power: | 7070KW / 9481 HP (2 x 3535KW engines) | |||
| Fuel capacity: | 1512m3 Fuel oil 256m3 Helicopter fuel, Jet A1 | |||
| Range in nautical miles : | unknown | |||
| Endurance (days) : | unknown | |||
| Accommodations | ||||
| Crew berths: | 17 | |||
| Scientist berths: | 83 | 8 singles 12 doubles 17 triples | ||
| Other facilities: | Large conference room, charterer's office, TV lounge, day room, gym, suana, change room, large mess | |||
| Communications and Data Systems | ||||
| Laboratory Space | ||||
| Number of containerized labs accommodated : | There are deck fittings for container labs on the aft deck and in the aft hold (20ft ISO containers). | |||
| Electrical specifications: | • 230V 60Hz UPS for laboratory spaces • 230V 60Hz clean power for laboratory spaces and aft hold • 230V 50Hz clean power available | |||
| Dry lab size (square meters): | 45 | |||
| Dry lab size (square feet): | 484 | |||
| Wet lab size (square meters): | 37 | |||
| Wet lab size (square feet): | 398 | |||
| A-Frames | ||||
| Onboard A-Frames: | Stern A-frame Capacity: 25 tonnes Width opening: 4.3 m Height deck - frame: 6.8 m Outreach: 5 m | |||
| Cranes | ||||
| Onboard cranes: | Main Crane Max. lifting capacity harbour 60 t Max. lifting capacity offshore 50 t Max. outreach 13/10 m Min. outreach 3.5 m ROV Crane Max. lifting capacity harbour 12.5 t/7.5 m Max. lifting capacity offshore 8 t/7.5 m Max. outreach 15 m Min. outreach 2.1 m Hook travel, max 45 m | |||
| Personal Safety | ||||
| Vessel safety features: | Lifesaving and rescue equipment according to SOLAS’ rules. Lifeboats port and st.b.: Umoe Schat-Harding / MCB 24, 50 persons each Rescue-boat (FRC): Sjøbjørn 25, 350 bhp Waterjet Life-rafts: 8 off, 25 persons each, davit operated Fire extinguishing: Accommodation: Flexifog Galley, paint store and el. cabinets: CO2 Cargo holds: Foam Engine room: Foam Helideck: Foam and powder | |||
LAN Network
Connections for LAN-network available in following positions
(number of sockets in brackets):
• aft cargo hold (4)
• wet lab (4)
• dry lab (4)
• conference room (2)
• client office (8)
• client/party chief cabins (2)
• cable gates between charterer’s areas/bridge etc.
• e-mail accounts available upon request
• satelite communication, C-band antenna;
misc. configuration avaliable upon request.
Communications
Telephone/Data link: Telenor Norsat Sealink satellite
communication (Ku-Band).
Radio plant: GMDSS Area A1, A2, A3 and A4
Inmarsat C: SAILOR H2095H
Inmarsat B: NERA SCB72,1 x Telefax
and 1 x Telex Printer
Radio station: 2 x SKANTI TRP 900
500W MF/HF Transceiver
2 x DSC 900 Watchreceiver
2 x SKANTI SCANCOMM 2.2 Radio telex
VHF: 2 x Sailor RT4822, 2 x Sailor
RT4722VHF portable: 2 x Motorola GP 900
SART: 2 x TRON
GMDSS portable: Norcontrol 3110
EPIRB Float free: 1 x Tron 40S, 1 x Tron 45SX
Aero VHF: 2 x Jotron TR-710
Aero VHF portable: 1 x FSG 5W
UHF: 9 x Motorola GP 900
Heli beacon: Skanti TU 8250 B
Navtex receiver: 1 off JRC, NCR-330
Weather faximile: JRC JAX-9A
Weather Track: DARTCOM APT/WEFAX
Direction finder: TAIYO TD-L1550A
Telephone GSM: NOKIA 09i/18i Premicell
Telephone NMT450: Benefon 450I