Arctic Passion News #17 (1/2019)
It is evident that shipping activity in the polar regions will increase in the coming decades, but by how much is still…
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XUE LONG 2
Type of vessel:
Research Icebreaker
Type of work done:
Full Design Package, Basic Design, Ice model tests
Year:
2012–2019
Customer:
Polar Research Institute of China
Builder:
Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai
Owner:
Polar Research Institute of China
Length x Breadth x Draught:
122.5 m x 22.3 m x 8.3 m
Propulsion:
2 x 7.5 MW
Ice breaking capacity:
2-3 knots average speed in 1.5 m of level ice with 20 cm snow cover
Ice class:
Polar Class 3
The highly advanced polar research icebreaker for China will allow scientists to move to and from Antarctica. China has four permanent research stations there. Xue Long 2 (Snow Dragon 2) is fitted with all the necessary equipment for progressive scientific work. The vessel is also able to operate in the Arctic.
The vessel is delivered in 2019 and has started the voyage in Antarctic Sea.
