Polarcus Naila

New name: SW Mikkelsen. A 14 streamer 3D seismic research vessel of the ULSTEIN SX124 design. The X-BOW combined with diesel-electric propulsion ensures excellent performances in fuel consumption, sea-keeping and speed. Equipped with high specification catalytic convertors, double hull and bilge water cleaning system.

Vessel type

Seismic research

Design

SX124

Built by

Drydocks World, Dubai

Year

2010

Owned by

Shearwater GeoServices

Designed by

Ulstein Design & Solutions AS

Ordered by

Polarcus

IMO Number

9538098

Principal dimensions

Length:
90.8 m
Beam:
19 m
Dead weight:
4000 tonnes
Speed (max):
15 kn
Accommodation:
69 POB

Note: Subject to selected variant configuration

Capacities

Fuel oil:
1650 cbm
Fresh water:
1050 cbm
Ballast water:
1900 cbm

Classifications

  • DnV +1A1, ICE-C, COMF-V(3), HELDK, NAUT-AW, E0, SF, CLEAN DESIGN, DynPos AUTR

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Ship history

'Polarcus Naila’ is the second of totally six seismic vessels constructed for Polarcus at Drydocks World - Dubai. The vessel is hull number 67, and was delivered at 24 February 2010.
The vessel´s first commission was to work off West Africa.

In 2014, the vessel underwent a conversion in order to be classified as a Special Purpose Ship. Furthermore, the scope of work included Ballast Water Treatment installation.

2021: In April 2021, Shearwater GeoServices acquired all the six Polarcus vessels. The Polarcus Naila has changed name to 'SW Mikkelsen'.