| Type | Multifunctional, icebreaking research vessel (Replacement vessel for POLARSTERN) |
| Ice breaking capability | 1.5 m with 20 % coverage of snow @ 3 to 5 kn continuous cruising speed |
| Ice classification |
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| Classification | Polar Code and relevant requirements for the Antarctic treaty and environmental protocol |
| Length | about 145 m / 470 feet |
| Lpp | 121.98 m |
| Breadth moulded | 27.00 m |
| Beam | about 27,30 m |
| Design draft | 10.50 m |
| Draft (construction) | about 11 m |
| Displacement incl. payload | about 26.000 t |
| expected operation temperature | – 50°C to +45°C, DAT -30°C limited scientific work up to – 40 °C |
| Lifecycle | about 30 years |
| power | Diesel-electric propulsion concept |
| Cruising speed | 12 kn in open water, |
| maximum speed | about 17-18 kn due to the necessary installed power for icebreaking |
| Cruising range | 10000 nm |
| Capability of cruise trips | length up to 90 days (except in Emergency Overwintering scenario) |
| Scientific payload | 1000 t (incl. supply goods for Neumayer III Station and antarctic summer campaigns) |
| Accomodation |
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| Safety equipment | (life boats) on each side 100% |
| Seakeeping | stabilizer suitable for the transit cruises and station operation |
| Aviation | Helicopter Deck and Hangar for 2-3 Helicopter |
| Cargo | 80 places for 20” Containers (laboratories and storage) |
| Cargo | science and on and off loading at Neumayer station III:
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| Optimization of the hull shape for |
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| Optimization of the shape wind flow | atmosphere and air chemistry sciences |
| Noise emission | compliance to ICES 209 with some modifications |
| exhaust emission | Compliance with the exhaust emission limits according to IMO Tier III and beyond (NOx- limits -30% and use of particle filters (reduction of 90 %) The use of LNG was examined, but rejected on the basis of technical conceptual and logistical evaluation |
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