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NUCLEAR POWERED ICE BREAKER

 

NS YAMAL : STRONGEST SHIP

N-POWERED RUSSIAN ICE-BREAKER

SARASIJ MAJUMDER

 

While I was working in “PIPAVAV SHIP YARD”  in the capacity of “CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER”—I was investigating, and bidding  in Oil & Gas Projects of  Arctic parts of North Sea. At that time, I got interested in “ICE BREAKERS” , which would be required to service the OIL, & GAS Platforms located there. And also, for Construction purpose.

This area is of immense Engineering interest.

I share with you the details of STRONGEST ICE BREAKER of the world, presently owned by RUSSIA.

It is a ‘BEAST’ of a SHIP indeed!

THE STRONGEST SHIP IN THE WORLD is often considered to be the NS Yamal, a nuclear-powered icebreaker of the Russian "Arktika" class. This formidable vessel is designed to navigate and break through the thickest ice in the Arctic Ocean. It is called “SHARK of the ARCTIC”

It is named after the Yamal Peninsula (Northwest Siberia). The name's meaning is "End of the Nenets Land". Nenets (aka Samoyeds) are indigenous people living in the arctic regions of Russia. NS Yamal was laid down in Leningrad in 1986, but launched 6 years later - in October 1992, after the breakup of USSR (the Soviet Union). This nuclear ship never fulfilled its designed role - to keep the Arctic shipping route open. Instead, it has always carried passengers on Arctic "icebreaker" cruises. In July 1994, Yamal took an excursion to the North Pole with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to celebrate ship's Official Maiden Voyage. While at the exact North Pole, the cruise passengers and the crew celebrated with a barbecue at -10 degrees F temperature (wind gusts were measured at -40 degrees F). Because of the 90/90 coordinates, the Captain (Smirnov) organized a swimming party with Mr. Will Rountree - a US citizen. The American was recorded as the first person to ever swim there (July 21, 1994). Water temperature was below freezing, ~30 degrees F. Yamal played a significant role in the creation of North Pole annual cruise travel expeditions, being one of the few ships capable to get there and bring tourists in safety. Since 1993, the ship is operated by the Murmansk Shipping Company (abbrev. MSCO) with operations in Arctic Russia and also in Baltic Sea (northern Europe). During 2001-2008 period, the ship was also operated by Poseidon Expeditions (the Arctic and Antarctica cruise operator).

Among the most serious NS Yamal ship accidents are:

  • December 23, 1996 - a crew member was killed when a fire broke out on the ship. The fire was extinguished within 30 min. The nuclear reactor was not affected.
  • March 16, 2009 - the ship collided with MT Indiga (Russia-flagged product tanker/oil tanker). The accident occurred in Kara Sea (Yenisei Gulf, the Yenisei River's estuary). The oil tanker suffered a 9,5 m (31 ft) crack on its main deck. No damage was reported for the ice-breaker.

The icebreaker's itinerary program offers North Pole expedition cruises and also longer itineraries on the Northern Sea Route along Russia's Arctic coastline. Russia's nuclear fleet of ice-breaking vessels is used exclusively in the Arctic Ocean for escorting merchant ships and assisting research stations floating in the ice-covered waters North of Siberia. These ships are also used for scientific and Arctic Cruise Expeditions. The Russian nuclear ice-breakers must sail in ice-cold waters to effectively cool their reactors.

The vessel has 1 dining room, Sauna, Library, Auditorium, Passenger Lounge, Volleyball Court, Gymnasium, 1 swimming pool (indoor, heated), Infirmary, 1 elevator, 1 helipad (helicopter deck) with one Mi-2 transport helicopter. The ship is also equipped with Zodiacs (large-capacity inflatable boats) used for remote landings.

Here are some details of the ship.

DATA:--

DWT (Deadweight tonnage),Summer : 2750 tons

GROSS TONNAGE:--20,646 tonne.

Displacement tonnage: 23, 455 tons

Max Draft: 11 m (35 ft)

Icebreaking capacity: 5 m (16 ft)

Ice-class: LL1

Powerplant: 2x OK-900A nuclear reactors (each 171 MW, or combined 342 MW power output)

Propulsion: turbo-electric, 3 shafts, 3 electric motors (17.6 MW output each, or 52,8 MW combined power output).

Icebreaking Capability: The ship is capable of continuous operation in the extreme Arctic conditions, making it one of the most powerful icebreakers in the world.

Durability: Built to withstand the harshest environments, the NS Yamal is constructed with a reinforced hull and advanced navigation systems to ensure safe passage through the treacherous Arctic waters, with floating Ice-Bergs.

Operational Range: With its nuclear power source, the NS Yamal can operate for extended periods without refuelling, giving it a significant operational range and endurance. Practically unlimited (4 years endurance).

The NS Yamal, along with other nuclear-powered icebreakers in the Russian fleet, plays a crucial role in maintaining maritime routes in the Arctic, supporting scientific research, and ensuring the safe passage of ships through icy waters.

Note: In the case of poor AIS coverage, tracking the vessel's current location will be impossible. You can see Cruise Mapper's list of all icebreakers and ice-breaking research ships in the "itinerary" section of Icebreakers hub. All states and their fleets are listed there.

I May Go For An Arctic Cruise Next Summer By This Ship!

Reference:--

https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/ships/Yamal_ice_breaker.php

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:345278/mmsi:273132400/imo:9077549/vessel:YAMAL

https://savyboat.com/shop/yamal-icebreaker/

https://www.theshipyardblog.com/icebreaker-yamal-the-shark-of-the-arctic/

IMAGE:-GOOGLE: Whoever owns the photograph, is credited.

 

 

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