The seismic research vessel Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa of the ULSTEIN SX133 design shortly after delivery and prior to repainting.

Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa

Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa (originally Polarcus Samur) is a 3D seismic research vessel of the ULSTEIN SX133 design. It is arctic-capable, and can deploy eight streamers each of 6,000 metres length, or six streamers each of 8,000 metres length.

Vessel Type
Owned By
Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO)
Built By
Partner yard
Year
2011
IMO Number
9538103

Primary Specifications

Length
84.2 m
Beam
17 m
Dead weight
2250 tonnes
Accomodation
45 POB
Note: Specifications may have changed since the original completion date.
Classifications: DNV+1A1, CleanDesign, COMF-V(3), ICE-1A, WINTERIZED-BASIC, NAUT-AW, HELDK, BWM-T, SF, E0, DYNPOSAUTR
  • 'Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa' after having been renamed and repainted.

Ship history

Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa was originally built for Polarcus, and named Polarcus Samur. The vessel was sold from Polarcus to Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) in February 2013 and was renamed in honour of the renowned Ottoman Navy admiral Barbarossa ('redbeard') Hayreddin Pasha (1478-1546).

2023: Still active - IMO 9538103

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