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One of the world's highest-grade icebreakers named at Guangzhou Wenchong Dockyard
On September 30, a naming ceremony for icebreaking multipurpose vessel ZHONG SHAN DA XUE JI DI was held at Guangzhou Wenchong Dockyard. Sea trials are expected next year. ZHONG SHAN DA XUE JI DI was currently one of the world's highest-grade …
Oct 10, 2022 / Vessels
Sweden to Order Two New Icebreakers
The Swedish Maritime Administration said it will order two new icebreakers after funding for the vessels was included in the government's latest national investment plan.According to the plan, when the two icebreakers are in operation, there will be …
Jun 17, 2022 / Vessels
FSUE Rosmorport successfully completed pilotage in the water areas of the Azov and Caspian Seas
Due to the improvement of ice conditions, FSUE "Rosmorport" completed the piloting of vessels in the freezing seaports of the Azov and Caspian Seas, as well as in the seaport of Vanino of the Far Eastern basin.According to operational data, the …
Apr 19, 2022 / Curious
Davie Polar Icebreaker Program Confirms GE as Strategic Partner
Canada’s Polar is the flagship of the National Icebreaker CentreGE offers first-rate electrical propulsion and power systemsDavie ready begin work on Polar today and deliver ship earlyDavie, Canada’s premier builder of Polar and ice-capable ships, …
Feb 3, 2021 / Curious
FSUE Rosmorport icebreakers started piloting vessels in Vanino seaport
Icebreakers of FSUE "Rosmorport" have started piloting vessels to Vanino seaport. Sea Champion and Sea Diamond bulk carriers became the first vessels piloted by the Moskva icebreaker in Vanino seaport.During winter season 2020-2021 icebreaker …
Jan 29, 2021 / Vessels
MacGregor deck handling solution supports China’s Xue Long 2 icebreaker operation
The two polar icebreakers, Xue Long (Snow Dragon) and Xue Long 2, are working together for the first time during China’s 36th Antarctic expedition, with Xue Long 2 also being the first domestically built icebreaker.Xue Long 2 was jointly designed by …
Dec 16, 2019 / Vessels
Government of Canada announces construction of new icebreakers for Canadian Coast Guard
"Canadians across the country rely on the critical services of the Canadian Coast Guard to protect mariners and the marine environment, and to ensure the safe and efficient movement of ships that are key to our vibrant economy. With continued growth …
Aug 6, 2019 / Curious
Rosatomflot’s icebreakers steered 331 ships of 12.7 mln ton total capacity in 2018
In 2018, FSUE Atomflot’s nuclear icebreakers steered 331 ships of a total gross capacity 12.7 mln tons. As compared to 2017, the capacity of steered ships increased by 5 mln tons.With that, the number of steering operations decreased (last year it …
Jan 31, 2019 / Vessels
WATCH: 5 Ice Breaking Ships Braving the Arctic Circle
An icebreaking ship is designed to sail through heavy ice, and provide safe waterways for other boats to sail through.Today's video is on five amazing ice breaking ships.Additional information about icebreakers you can find at CruiseMapper …
Jan 11, 2019 / Curious