Seismic research ship SW Thuridur

New name: SW Thuridur. Built as a 12 streamer 3D seismic vessel of the ULSTEIN SX134 design. Arctic-ready with an ICE-1A class notation, double hull and ballast water treatment system that eliminates the risk of introducing invasive species into fragile ecosystems. Classifications: DNV+1A1, BWM-T, HELDK, CleanDesign, DYNPOSAUTR, E0, SF, NAUT-AW, WINTERIZED-BASIC, ICE-1A, COMF-V(3) After the delivery from Drydocks World - Dubai on 31 August 2010, the 'Polarcus Asima' transited directly to the Black Sea to commence a charter for Rosneft. The vessel is capable of deploying 12 streamers of 9,000 m length at 100 m separation. 2021: In April 2021, Shearwater GeoServices acquired all the six Polarcus vessels. The 'Polarcus Asima' has changed name to 'SW Thuridur'.