Following the recent Suez Canal blockage situation, Aker Arctic has developed a new concept for the Northern Sea Route, an icebreaking Arctic container ship, says an article published in safety4sea.
About the Container ship
In fact, Aker Arctic has designed an 8000 TEU container ship for independent use in both summer and winter along the Northern Sea Route (NSR). As explained, the double-acting ship can manage independently on the NSR year-round by turning stern-first in heavy ice, whereas the shaft line version will need the assistance of an icebreaker during extreme winter conditions, as it has lower icebreaking capabilities.
Commercially beneficial
In other words, the containership design with hybrid propulsion can also manage on its own without icebreaker assistance, which further lowers the cost. The smaller size, 8000 TEU, is additionally more flexible in terms of cargo compared to open water container ships.
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Source: Safety4sea
