Polarcus Asima is classed with ICE-1A from DNV for work in Arctic waters, and has double hull and ballast water treatment for fragile areas. Speed maximum is 15 knots, and the streamers can be deployed at 9,000 m length at 100 m separation.

According to Polarcus, the vessel will commence immediate work in the Black Sea in a charter for Rosneft.

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