Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Polarstern

The renowned expedition "Mosaic" has reached its successful conclusion with the return of the research vessel "Polarstern" to Bremerhaven. Docking at Lloyd Yard on October 12 at 9 a.m., the ship received a warm welcome from a multitude of spectators and was escorted by several support vessels. This groundbreaking expedition involved collaboration among research institutions from 20 different nations, focusing on the critical study of climate change. The "Polarstern" embarked on its journey from Bremerhaven in September 2019, embarking on a two-year mission that involved drifting alongside two Arctic ice floes. For a detailed report accompanied by stunning photos, visit: https://www.butenunbinnen.de/nachrichten/wissen/polarstern-kehrt-zurueck-bremerhaven-100.html

On the evening of June 4, the notable icebreaker "Polarstern" successfully arrived at Spitsbergen following an arduous journey that lasted nearly three weeks. This arrival marked a significant moment as the vessel resumed its engines after enduring more than seven months of ice drift in the frigid Arctic region. The crew change was necessitated by the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the interruption of the year-long "Mosaic" expedition. The new research team made their way to Svalbard aboard two additional research vessels from Bremerhaven. Unfortunately, the progress of the "Polarstern" was hindered due to exceptionally thick ice conditions, leading to an extended voyage beyond the initial timeline. Looking ahead, the ship is scheduled to depart from Spitsbergen on June 8, heading northward to continue its scientific drift in this remote and challenging environment.

The research vessels 'Sonne' and 'Maria S. Merian' are currently undergoing preparations at the esteemed Lloyd Yard in Bremerhaven, gearing up for an important supply mission to the renowned research vessel 'Polarstern'. This mission is scheduled to commence on May 18, aiming to provide essential equipment, food supplies, and reinforcement crew members to the scientists and team stationed in the Arctic Ocean. Originally, the 'Polarstern' was expected to receive supplies via icebreakers and aircraft. However, the ongoing closures of many regional ports and airports due to the COVID-19 pandemic have necessitated a change in plans. The 'Polarstern' will depart from its current ice floe to rendezvous with the supply vessels at the designated ice barrier, facilitating the crucial exchange. For further details, a German report with accompanying photo can be found at Weser Kurier: https://www.weser-kurier.de/bremen/bremen-stadt_artikel,-sondereinsatz-fuer-in-der-arktis-festsitzendes-forschungsschiff-_arid,1913158.html.