POLARXPLORER (IMO 8019409)
POLARXPLORER is a Standby-Safety Vessel built in 1981 and flying the Norway flag, placing it in its 45th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 325 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 578, and a length overall of 42 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized standby and safety operations. POLARXPLORER is classed by DNV. The vessel has been observed in the North Europe region. It has a history of operating under 5 different flags and has been known by 4 former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 2018, the most recent on 4 October 2020.
- Type: Standby-Safety Vessel
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 1981
- MMSI: 259090000
- Call sign: LAOS8
- Gross tonnage: 578
- Deadweight: 325 t
- Length overall: 42 m
- Beam: 10 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 04/10/2020
- Registered owner: SPAREBANK 1 FINANS NORD-NORGE (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BESI AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 76°39.2′N · 014°22.5′E · Speed 9.1 kn · at anchor · received 9 October 2026 at 23:06 UTC
- Destination: Tromsø (NO TOS) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 04:16 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of POLARXPLORER?
POLARXPLORER is a Standby-Safety Vessel. It was built in 1981 and is currently in its 45th year of service.
What are the dimensions of POLARXPLORER?
The vessel has a length overall of 42 metres and a beam of 10 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 325 metric tonnes.
What is the classification status of POLARXPLORER?
The vessel is classed by DNV. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 2018, the most recent on 4 October 2020.
How many former names has POLARXPLORER had?
The vessel has been registered under 4 former names throughout its history. It has also operated under 5 different flags.
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