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Polar Research Vessel

Proven designs and engineering for long-range, cold weather operations

Some of the best polar-research vessels on Earth carry our equipment and feature our design. The 129m RRS Sir David Attenborough, operated by the British Antarctic Survey, is based on our UT 851 design. It has ice-breaking capability up to 1m thick, with space for up to 60 scientists onboard and up to 60 days’ endurance at sea. Our solutions for polar research vessels guarantee world-class results. 

Powering performance with proven advantages:

  • Advanced dynamic positioning capabilities featuring cybersecurity protection
  • Dedicated hydrodynamic services specialising in silent operation
  • Cold weather Polar capabilities, from deck machinery equipment to thrusters
  • More than 200 vessels delivered ICE-1A and above
  • Arctic Thrusters with CPP optimisation for ice milling

Lifecycle support

  • Kongsberg Maritime is the only marine engineering company with in-house hydrodynamic research and testing facilities – the Hydrodynamic Research Centre (HRC). Established in 1942, the HRC is comprised of engineers and hydrodynamicists. We uniquely combine computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and cavitation tunnel testing to deliver unmatched hydrodynamic solutions and designs that reduce fuel consumption and emissions on any vessel project, new build or refit. 

  • Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Protecting people and planet is our promise.

  • We provide solutions for every stage of your vessel's service life to extend operational capability, improve performance, adopt green technologies, or prepare for new missions. Our global team is committed to you and your project until it is complete, on time and on budget. 

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