Impressive icebreakers capable of breaking
through ice several meters thick that are used to open waterways and allow the transit of cargo
ships through the most extreme maritime routes. These are, the 10 Biggest Icebreakers in the World 10.
Kapitan Khlebnikov It sails under the Russian flag and
was manufactured in Finland in 1981. it is a hybrid propulsion icebreaker that
has room for 70 crew and 110 passengers she is currently operating as a cruise ship
offering excursions to places like the north pole measures 122 meters long by 26 meters wide has a helicopter that can transport tourists
to inaccessible places such as glaciers it has a gross tonnage of 12,200 tons
and a cargo capacity of 4,400 tons It has 2 engines with a total of 24,000 horsepower
and can reach a maximum speed of 15 knots. 9.
ANDREY VILKITSKIY It sails under the Russian flag and
was manufactured in 2018 in Russia. measures 122 meters long by 26 meters wide
it has a gross tonnage of 11,200 tons and a cargo capacity of 4,500 tons It has 2 engines with a total of 29,500 horsepower
and can reach a maximum speed of 16 knots. is operated by one of the world's leading
oil-producing companies, which has a large fleet of oil tankers and icebreakers
Its objective is to guarantee a safe and efficient operation for ships that
navigate the arctic throughout the year. 8.
Xue Long 2 It sails under the flag of China
and was made in 2019 in China It is a hybrid-powered icebreaker that
can break ice up to 1.5 meters thick. used for geological and biological
research, experimentation and prospecting also used as a supply vessel for facilities
located in the Arctic and Antarctic regions measures 123 meters long by 22 meters wide
it has a gross tonnage of 12,700 tons and a cargo capacity of 4,900 tons
It has 2 engines with a total of 20,100 horsepower and can reach a
maximum speed of 15 knots. 7.
USCGC Healy It sails under the United States flag and was
manufactured in 1999 in the United States. it is the largest and most technologically
advanced icebreaker in the United States is designed to perform a wide
range of investigative activities it is equipped with a heliport,
hangar and laboratories has space for more than 130 people, including crew and scientists
measures 128 meters long by 25 meters wide it has a gross tonnage of 15,100 tons
and a cargo capacity of 7,500 tons It has 4 engines with a total of 60,000 horsepower
and can reach a maximum speed of 17 knots. 6.
S. A. Agulhas II It sails under the flag of South Africa
and was manufactured in Finaldia in 2012 It is a multipurpose vessel that
can operate as an icebreaker, research or supply vessel and as a cruise ship.
she is used to transport scientists and equipment for the South African National Antarctic Program
she has a range of 28,000 kilometers and has space for 45 crew members and 100 passengers
measures 134 meters long by 22 meters wide it has a gross tonnage of 12,800 tons
and a cargo capacity of 4,700 tons It has 4 engines with a total of 16,000 horsepower
and can reach a maximum speed of 16 knots. 5.
Shirase 5003 It sails under the Japanese flag and
was manufactured in 2008 in Japan. measures 138 meters long by 28 meters wide it is operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense
Force and is used for Antarctic expeditions it is equipped with defensive systems and a
curved bow with improved icebreaker capacity can accommodate a total of 180
crew members and 80 scientists it has a displacement of 20,000 tons and
has space to carry a load of 1,100 tons It has 4 engines with a total of 30,000
horsepower and can reach a speed of over 19 knots. 4.
Le Commandant Charcot It sails under the French flag and
was manufactured in Romania in 2021 is the world's first
hybrid-powered icebreaker cruiser It is designed for polar exploration voyages and is powered by liquefied
natural gas and electricity. it is equipped with a luxurious
interior with all kinds of facilities and has space for 235 crew and 245 passengers
measures 150 meters long by 32 meters wide it has a gross tonnage of 31,200 tons
and a cargo capacity of 4,700 tons It has 4 engines with a total of 41,300 horsepower
and can reach a maximum speed of 15 knots. 3.
Taymyr It sails under the Russian flag and
was manufactured in 1988 in Finland. is a nuclear-powered icebreaker
that was built for the Soviet Union It is used to carry out operations on the Arctic
coastal routes, in ice up to 2 meters thick. it has space for 138 people and is equipped with a
heliport and all kinds of facilities for the crew measures 150 meters long by 29 meters wide it has a gross tonnage of 20,700 tons
and a cargo capacity of 3,500 tons It has 1 nuclear reactor with 59,600 horsepower
and can reach a speed of over 18 knots. 2.
50 Let Pobedy It sails under the Russian flag and
was manufactured in 2007 in Russia. it is a nuclear-powered icebreaker
that is designed to break through ice up to 2.5 meters thick
It is characterized by its great maneuverability and speed and has been
used to transport tourists to the North Pole. has space for 140 crew and
more than 120 passengers measures 160 meters long by 30 meters wide it has a gross tonnage of 23,400 tons
and a cargo capacity of 3,500 tons It has 2 nuclear reactors with a total of 75,000
horsepower and can reach a speed of over 21 knots. 1.
ARKTIKA It sails under the Russian flag and
was manufactured in 2020 in Russia is a new-generation nuclear-powered icebreaker
that can break through ice 3 meters thick it has a range of 7 years and is
operated by a total of 53 crew members it is designed to escort large ships
sailing on the northern sea route measures 173 meters long by 33 meters wide
it has a gross tonnage of 28,400 tons and a cargo capacity of 7,100 tons
It has 2 nuclear reactors with a total of 97,800 horsepower and can reach
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