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.
Vessel Type
Related Solutions
Owned By
Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO)
Built By
Partner yard
Year
2011
IMO Number
9538103
Primary Specifications
Length
84.2 m
Beam
17 m
Dead weight
2250 tonnes
Accomodation
45 POB
Note: Specifications may have changed since the original completion date.
Classifications: DNV+1A1, CleanDesign, COMF-V(3), ICE-1A, WINTERIZED-BASIC, NAUT-AW, HELDK, BWM-T, SF, E0, DYNPOSAUTR
Ship history
Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa was originally built for Polarcus, and named Polarcus Samur. The vessel was sold from Polarcus to Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) in February 2013 and was renamed in honour of the renowned Ottoman Navy admiral Barbarossa ('redbeard') Hayreddin Pasha (1478-1546).