POLAR EXPLORER (IMO 7415137)
POLAR EXPLORER is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship built in 1976 and flying the Sweden flag, placing it in its 50th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,791 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,976. Given its ice class and tonnage, it is configured for specialized offshore support roles. POLAR EXPLORER is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North Europe region. It has operated under two former names and three different flag states throughout its history. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 15 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 8 June 2022.
- Type: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship
- Flag: Sweden
- Year built: 1976
- MMSI: 266450000
- Call sign: SBET
- Gross tonnage: 1976
- Deadweight: 1791 t
- Beam: 14 m
- Home port: PITEÅ -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/09/2011, Murmansk (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/06/2022
- Registered owner: POLAR EXPLORER AB (Sweden)
- Ship manager: MARINE SOLUTIONS MG AB (Sweden)
- Last AIS position: 65°46.2′N · 023°22.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 09:16 UTC
- Destination: AXELSVIK
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of POLAR EXPLORER?
POLAR EXPLORER is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship. It was built in 1976 and is currently in its 50th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for this vessel?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 6,956 kW of power. This power output supports its specialized offshore functions.
What is the classification of POLAR EXPLORER?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, an IACS member. It carries the specific class notation ICE CLASS IA.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 15 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 8 June 2022.
What are the dimensions of the vessel?
The vessel has a reported beam of 14 metres. It maintains a gross tonnage of 1,976 and a deadweight of 1,791 metric tonnes.
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