Polarcus Asima successfully launched to sea

Polarcus Asima is the third vessel in the Polarcus fleet and the first of the ULSTEIN SX134 design with the high class notation, ICE-1A, enabling her to operate safely and effectively in the Arctic. The 92m vessel is purpose built for the high-end 3D marine seismic market and capable of towing up to 12 by 8,000m streamers. Like the Polarcus Nadia and Polarcus Naila launched before her, the double-hulled, DP2 class Polarcus Asima incorporates many new and innovative design features designed to maximize operational performance, improve safety and comfort, and minimize emissions to air and water. Polarcus Asima is also fitted with the latest chemical-free ballast water treatment system to eliminate the risk of transporting and introducing invasive marine species into new environments.

Outfitting of the vessel will continue at Drydocks World - Dubai with final delivery scheduled for Q2 2010.