MarineLink reports that the Russians have contracted for two new icebreakers.
The icebreakers of Aker ARC 130 A design are about 122 m long overall and have a beam of 25 m and design draft of 8m. The vessels have a diesel-electric power plant and the combined propulsion power of the three azimuth thrusters is 21.5 MW. (28,820 HP–Chuck)
