Polar Class Icebreaker

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Ice
gptkbp:built Shipbuilding companies
gptkbp:class_notation gptkb:Polar_Class
gptkbp:collaborates_with International research teams
National science agencies
gptkbp:crew_capacity 50 to 100 crew members
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for polar research initiatives
Symbol of national presence in polar regions
gptkbp:design_features Dynamic positioning system
Laboratory facilities
Living quarters for crew
Helicopter landing pad
gptkbp:designed_for Navigating polar waters
gptkbp:economic_impact Facilitates shipping routes in Arctic
Supports local economies in polar regions
gptkbp:environmental_impact Minimized through design
gptkbp:example gptkb:USCGC_Healy
Polar Star
Russian icebreakers
gptkbp:features Reinforced hull
Powerful propulsion system
gptkbp:first_introduced 1990s
gptkbp:fuel_type Diesel or LNG
gptkbp:historical_significance Enabled resource extraction in polar regions
Facilitated Arctic exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Polar Class Icebreaker
gptkbp:icebreaking_capability Multi-directional icebreaking
gptkbp:is_capable_of Breaking ice up to 3 meters thick
gptkbp:logistics Supply missions to remote locations
gptkbp:maintenance Regular dry-docking required
gptkbp:operational_area Arctic and Antarctic regions
gptkbp:operational_challenges Extreme weather conditions
Ice thickness variability
gptkbp:operational_range Unlimited range in ice-covered waters
gptkbp:primary_mission Search and rescue operations
Icebreaking and escorting vessels
gptkbp:project Hybrid propulsion systems
Increased automation
Enhanced icebreaking capabilities
gptkbp:propulsion Diesel-electric propulsion
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Complies with SOLAS
Complies with MARPOL
gptkbp:safety_features Advanced navigation systems
Ice-strengthened hull
gptkbp:speed Up to 15 knots
gptkbp:supports Scientific research missions
gptkbp:training Training for polar operations
gptkbp:used_by Research institutions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:USCGC_Westwind
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8