Application of Results from the Research Project, 'A Ship in Compressive Ice' toShip Operability

摘要

The project concentrated on clarifying the factors influencing the ice loads onships which navigate in converging ice fields. This paper summarizes the work carried out in the joint research project and highlights the results that can be used in predicting ice loads on the parallel midbody of ships. The other factor which is highlighted is the application of the generated knowledge in ship transit simulations through Arctic seas. Also, comments are made regarding the application of the knowledge to the ship operational procedures in ice. The paper points out the present deficiencies in the knowledge about ships in compressive ice and identify future research tasks.