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Nordic Challenger: a new multipurpose Arctic icebreaker proposal.

Type of article: Periodical article

Summary

The proposed vessel would operate as an ice-breaker, anchor handling ocean-going tug, onshore and offshore supply vessel, rescue and firefighting vessel, standby vessel and in navy support roles. The general hull form includes a spoon-shaped bow that reduces up to 50% of the output required to break a specific ice cover without however impeding open water performance. The concept features several innovations, including diesel-mechanical Z-drives for propulsion. Principal particulars and general arrangement plans of the proposed vessel are given.

Details

  • Original title: Nordic Challenger: a new multipurpose Arctic icebreaker proposal.
  • Record ID : 1995-0551
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Nav. Archit. - E84 (5 p.); 6 fig.
  • Publication date: 1994/02

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