Research in the polar regions can only be carried out by sophisticated research vessels. Modern research vessels that are capable of penetrating into the central Arctic are rare. A new state-of-the-art research icebreaker is therefore urgently required to fulfill the needs of European polar research – AURORA BOREALIS.


There have been no comparable vessels available for the design and construction of AURORA BOREALIS. The combination of an icebreaker, drilling ship and multi-purpose research vessel – for use in polar regions as well as in the open sea in all seasons – therefore requires the development of new technical concepts.

More information about the preparatory phase of the project AURORA BOREALIS ...