R.V. Polarstern icebreaker
| Keel laying | Naming ceremony | Commissioning |
| 25.01.1981 in Kiel | 22.09.1981 named „Polarstern“ | 09 December 1982 by German Federal Minister for Research Heinz Riesenhuber |
| Port of registry | Bremerhaven |
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| Vessel Type | Ice Going Multipurpose Research Vessel |
| Vessel Class | Global |
| Length | 118 meters / 385 feet |
| Width | 25 meters |
| Max. draft | 11.20 meters |
| Max. displacement | 17,277 tons |
| Empty weight | 12,012 tons |
| Commissioning AWI | 1982 |
| Engine | 4 x KHD RBV 8M540 |
| Engine power | 19,198 PS (four engines) |
| Range | 19,000 nautical miles / 80 days |
| Endurance | 320 days |
| Max. speed | 16 knots |
| Operation area | Atlantic Ocean, Arctic and Antarctic Oceans |
| Scientist berths | 55 |
| Total Crew | 44 |
| Decks crew: | 24h; Decks crew for heavy gear: 10h daytime; No regular technical support for onboard science systems. |
| Days on sea per year (2013) | 310 |
| Shipyard | Nobiskrug, Rendsburg and Howaldswerke - Deutsche Werft Kiel AG, Germany |
| Scientists | 53 long term sailing |
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