According to Russian news, the minimum operational draft of the new nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika has increased from 8.55 (28 ft) to 9.3 m (30.5 ft). This would effectively prevent the vessel from operating in shallow river estuaries.
According to Russian news, the minimum operational draft of the new nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika has increased from 8.55 (28 ft) to 9.3 m (30.5 ft). This would effectively prevent the vessel from operating in shallow river estuaries.