Order for seismic vessels
Illustration of new vessel for Polarcus
Polarcus is a shipowner committed to innovation and the environment, and is currently building up a fleet of the most modern and advanced seismic vessels in the world. The shipowner has previously built several Ulstein-designed ships at various yards, all of them with the X-BOW® hull line design.
The two new generation ULSTEIN SX134s will receive their ICE-1A* class notation from DNV. This notation allows these vessels to operate in Arctic waters under harsh ice conditions without the assistance of icebreakers. The two vessels will be equipped for 3D seismic, and will get three additional lead-in winches on deck and two extra towing points adding up to 14 towing points in all (14 streamers). The vessels also carry the Clean Design Certificate.
The new buildings are planned to be delivered in 2012 – one in March and the other in June.
