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POLAR STAR - IMO 5280655

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Photographer:
Geir Vinnes [ View profile ]
Captured:
Mar 13, 2021
Photo Category:
Whalers And Sealers
Added:
Mar 15, 2021
Views:
427
Image Resolution:
4,000 x 2,704

Description:

POLAR STAR
Built: 1948 Lamont,J & Co Ltd, Port Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Gt: 451 t. Nt: 135 t.
Loa. 46,03 m. Br. 7,95 m.
Main engine: 2000 Bhp. Deutz.
Flag: Norway.
Ex. Polarfart (49).
13/03-2021 Hareid, Norway.

Vessel
particulars

Current name:
POLAR STAR

Former name(s):

 -  Polarfart (Until 1949)

Current flag:
Norway
Home port:
Aalesund
Vessel Type:
Sealer
Gross tonnage:
451 tons
Length:
46 m
Beam:
8 m
Draught:
3.4 m

AIS Position
of this ship

Last known position:
62°35’1.34” N, 6°55’2.06” E
Status:
Speed, course (heading):
0kts, 0.0° (197°)
Destination:
 - Location:
Hareid
 - Arrival:
19th Apr 2024 / 18:00:02 UTC
Last update:
about 1 hour ago
Source:
AIS (ShipXplorer)

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This ship exists in the following categories:

Ancient Motor Vessels - 1 photos

Museum Ships - 16 photos

Whalers and Sealers - 9 photos

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Hi Jürgen,
She is preserved and I dont think she being used for sealing anymore as she dont have an Norwegian fishing ID anymore.

Brgds,
Geir

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person
Hello Geir, am I right that this vessel today is some kind of a museumship? Or do sealers still go out hunting?
BR Jürgen

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