NEW POLAR

NEW POLAR (IMO: 8704779) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Falkland Islands flag. It has an overall length of 289 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 740372000
• IMO Number: 8704779
• Call Sign: ZDLF2
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
• Flag State: Falkland Islands
• AIS Type: 69 (Passenger Ship)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 3,594 GT
• Deadweight: 750 DWT
• Length Overall: 91.7 m
• Beam: 17.5 m
• Draft: 4.2 m

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Controllable Pitch Propeller
• Number of Propellers: 2
• Service Speed: 14 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Norderwerft Shipyard
• Country of Build: Germany
• Year Built: 1988

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Falkland Islands Government
• Operator: Falkland Islands Government
• Country: Falkland Islands (United Kingdom Overseas Territory)

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South Atlantic Ocean
• Service Area: Inter-island ferry and cargo service among the Falkland Islands, operating between Stanley and outlying island settlements
• Operational Role: Primary lifeline vessel serving remote Falkland Island communities, providing passenger transport, vehicle transport, and essential cargo delivery to settlements not connected by road

Vessel Description

NEW POLAR is a passenger and ro-ro cargo vessel built in 1988 in Germany, operating under the Falkland Islands flag on behalf of the Falkland Islands Government. The vessel serves a critical role as an essential supply and transport link for the remote island communities of the Falkland Islands archipelago. Operating in the challenging South Atlantic environment, the vessel is designed to handle the demanding sea conditions typical of the region. As a roll-on/roll-off vessel, she is capable of carrying wheeled vehicles as well as general cargo, making her an indispensable logistical asset for communities that are otherwise inaccessible by road. The vessel represents a vital public service connecting outlying settlements to the capital, Stanley.