Finnish propulsion expert Steerprop has been selected to power the new Polarstern, Germany’s next-generation polar research icebreaker, with a propulsion system designed to deliver exceptional reliability, minimal underwater noise, and long-term cost efficiency. The tailor-made solution supports the vessel’s demanding scientific mission in fragile polar environments and ensures high performance through cutting-edge predictive maintenance and proven ice-class technology—now scaled for unprecedented capability.
TKMS will build the new Polarstern for the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) and has selected the Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop to supply the azimuth propulsion system for the new Polarstern, Germany’s next-generation polar research icebreaker. Steerprop’s solution was chosen for its exceptional reliability, ultra-low underwater radiated noise (URN), and advanced predictive maintenance capabilities—all vital to the success of long-term, uninterrupted polar missions in fragile ecosystems. In addition to these technical features, Steerprop’s unmatched propulsion expertise and proven ability to support complex, demanding vessel designs made
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