POLARHAV

POLARHAV (IMO: 8511421) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 85 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 259423000
• IMO: 8511421
• Call Sign: LISK
• Flag: Norway
• Vessel Type: Research/Survey Vessel
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,218 GT
• Deadweight: 450 DWT
• Length Overall: 59.9 m
• Beam: 12.6 m
• Draft: 5.2 m
• Year Built: 1986

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Configuration: Controllable Pitch Propeller
• Speed (Service): Approximately 12 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Langsten Slip & Båtbyggeri A/S
• Build Location: Tomrefjord, Norway
• Year Delivered: 1986

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Institute of Marine Research (Havforskningsinstituttet)
• Operator: Institute of Marine Research
• Home Port: Bergen, Norway

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Norwegian Sea
• Extended Operations: Arctic waters, Barents Sea, North Atlantic
• Notable Activity: Regular scientific survey operations in Norwegian and Arctic waters including fisheries assessment and oceanographic research

Vessel Description

POLARHAV is a Norwegian research and survey vessel operated by the Institute of Marine Research (Havforskningsinstituttet) based in Bergen, Norway. Built in 1986 at Langsten Slip & Båtbyggeri in Tomrefjord, the vessel was purpose-built to support scientific operations in demanding North Atlantic and Arctic conditions. She is equipped to conduct fisheries surveys, oceanographic sampling, and environmental monitoring missions. Her ice-strengthened hull allows operations in partially ice-covered waters, making her well suited for Barents Sea and Arctic survey work. POLARHAV has served as an important platform for Norwegian marine science over several decades, supporting both national and international research programs conducted by the Institute of Marine Research.