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Analysis of requirements for a new generation icebreaker for the Baltic Riska, Kaj ; Eronen, Harri ; Lehtonen, Jyrki

By: Contributor(s): Series: Research report ; 82Publication details: Helsingfors Sjöfartsverket, 2014; Sjöfartsstyrelsen [Finland], ; Styrelsen för vintersjöfartsforskning, Description: 26 sISBN:
  • 9789523110311
Subject(s): Online resources: Abstract: The icebreaker fleet in Finland is ageing and the main icebreakers are getting towards the end of their lifetime. This results in a need for replacement. The Swedish icebreaker fleet is also ageing, even if there is no immediate need for replacement. Finnish and Swedish maritime authorities have considered that it would be beneficial to consider acquiring the new icebreakers jointly in order to save costs and enhance the ice breaking system. The aim of this note is to clarify the spectrum of factors to be taken into account and to serve as a support to maritime authorities when they consider the way the new icebreakers are purchased.
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The icebreaker fleet in Finland is ageing and the main icebreakers are getting towards the end of their lifetime. This results in a need for replacement. The Swedish icebreaker fleet is also ageing, even if there is no immediate need for replacement. Finnish and Swedish maritime authorities have considered that it would be beneficial to consider acquiring the new icebreakers jointly in order to save costs and enhance the ice breaking system. The aim of this note is to clarify the spectrum of factors to be taken into account and to serve as a support to maritime authorities when they consider the way the new icebreakers are purchased.