Technical Characteristics


Owner/operator - Gdynia Maritime University

Launched at the 'Wisła' Shipyard in Gdańsk - 01/01/1990

Built by Gdańska Stocznia Remontowa S.A.

First raising of the flag - 28/04/2000

 

Comparision of basic parameters
Project Polarex
Horyzont II
Tonnage:   load capacity
    GRT
300 t

             —
396 t
1321 
Overall length
46.8 m
56.34 m
Width
11.4 m
11.36 m
Draught
4.7 m
5.33 m
Propulsion
Sail area 880 m2
Engine power 1200 hp
1700 hp
Top speed
12 knots
12 knots
Crew
9
16
Passengers (scientists, trainees)
40
40