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Finnish-Swedish Ice Class (IA Super / IA / IB / IC)

Minimum machinery output per FSICR 2021 for Baltic winter operation: P_min = K·(Δ + D_k)^(2/3).

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

Pmin=K(Δ+Dk)2/3P_\text{min} = K \cdot (\Delta + D_k)^{2/3}
SymbolMeaningUnit
KKClass coefficient
ΔΔDisplacement at UIWLt
DkD_kBow ice-breaking resistancekN

Source: Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules 2021

In short

Minimum machinery output per FSICR 2021 for Baltic winter operation: P_min = K\u00b7(\u0394 + D_k)^(2/3).

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