SHIPYARD NEWS

Icebreaker newbuild project rejigged

7 years ago

The German Government has cancelled a five year old tender invitation for the research icebreaker Polarstern II and promised a new award procedure leading to a more modern ship, writes Tom Todd.

'Polarstern II' delay means longer service for the old 'Polarstern', pictured here

The German Government has cancelled a five year old tender invitation for the research icebreaker Polarstern II and promised a new award procedure leading to a more modern ship, writes Tom Todd.