Seismic research ship Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa

Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa (originally Polarcus Samur) is a 3D seismic research vessel of the ULSTEIN SX133 design. It is arctic-capable, and can deploy eight streamers each of 6,000 metres length, or six streamers each of 8,000 metres length. Classifications: DNV+1A1, CleanDesign, COMF-V(3), ICE-1A, WINTERIZED-BASIC, NAUT-AW, HELDK, BWM-T, SF, E0, DYNPOSAUTR The ship is the fourth of six seismic vessels constructed for Polarcus at Drydocks World Dubai and was delivered on 3 March 2011. It is a 3D seismic vessel of SX133 design from ULSTEIN and has a sister vessel, the Vyacheslav Tikhonov (originally named Polarcus Selma). Originally named Polarcus Samur, the vessel was sold from Polarcus to Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) in February 2013 and was renamed Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa in honour of the renowned Ottoman Navy admiral Barbarossa ('redbeard') Hayreddin Pasha (1478-1546). Ships with the X-BOW® design have smoother acceleration and motion, resulting in more stable towing power and, thus, a more even load on the seismic equipment being towed aft. Such ships provide a steadier and safer working platform for the deck crew. For this vessel, ULSTEIN delivered comprehensive design and main equipment packages, and also produced and delivered main switchboards, bridge and control room consoles. The vessels are equipped with an integrated automation system (ULSTEIN IAS®), a communication and infotainment system (ULSTEIN COM®), navigation system (ULSTEIN NAV) and power management system (ULSTEIN PMS).