A TWO-PART SHIP FOR USE IN OIL TRANSPORT IN ARCTIC WATERS

摘要

A two-part vessel for use in oil transport in waters where ice may occur comprises a first part in the form of a barge part (41) containing a number of loading tanks (14) and having a bow portion (43) having a submerged receiving space (5) for a mooring and loading buoy, and a second part in the form of a propulsion part (42) having a stern portion (54) which is designed for breaking of ice, the second part (42) with its forward end (48) being arranged for connection to the stern portion (44) of the barge part (41). The propulsion part (42) preferably is provided with propulsion equipment which is suitable for operation of the propulsion part in pulling as well as pushing mode. Further, both the forward end (48) of the propulsion part (42) and the bow portion (43) of the barge part (41) preferably are designed for breaking of ice.