ELISABETH MANN BORGESE
The research vessel “POLARSTERN”
© MARUM − Zentrum für Marine Umweltwissenschaften, Universität Bremen
The research vessel ELISABETH MANN BORGESE (“EMB”) is operated by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW).
The EMB is used primarily in the Baltic Sea; it is also deployed on expeditions in connection with Baltic Sea monitoring and for WTD71.
Technical Data
| Length | 56.5 m |
| Cruising speed | 11 kn |
| Maximum time at sea | 14 days |
| Scientific personnel (max.): | 12 persons |
| Technical details | (externer Link) |
| Operating areas | Baltic Sea |
| Lead time for cruise proposals | One year |
| Owner | State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
Further Information
The research vessel (externer Link) online.