| Brief description of purpose of cruise |
| Hydrographic conditions in Greenland Sea and in Fram Strait etc |
| Name: | Polarstern |
| Nationality: | German |
| Call. sign: | DBLK |
| Dates of cruise: | From 20 June to 10 July 2009 |
| Operating authority: | Stiftung Alfred-Wegner-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforshung, Bremerhaven |
| Owner: | Stiftung Alfred-Wegner-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforshung, Bremerhaven |
| Name of master: | Stefan Scwarze |
| Scientist in charge: | Gerion Budéus |
| Geographical area: | 71°N - 80°N, and 20°W - 20°E |
| Date of application: | 18 December 2008 |
| Date granted: | 24 February |
