Ice formation on a vessel
Kulikov, Artur (2021)
Kulikov, Artur
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021121125293
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021121125293
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Northern Europe in winter can present certain problems for sailors who are accustomed to navigating southern waters. Snow storms, frozen bays, drifting ice, low temperatures, etc. For the navigator, these and some other winter weather conditions can cause problems in the fast and safe operation of the boat. My aim is to answer the question What methods are used to prevent and fight ice formation on a vessel. To clarify the specifics of working with an ice-covered deck, I conducted research work by studying various web-sites and conducting a survey to people who have extensive experience in working at sea and also my personal experience. The people I interviewed are highly qualified crew members. They have lived and worked most of their lives in this region and you can rely on their experience. In addition, different web-sites I use are time-tested and they describe in great detail the weather and ice conditions of the Baltic Sea. At the end of my thesis, I was able to answer to my research questions that can help the navigator enter cold waters. I was able to cover most of the topics and describe different methods for preventing and fighting ice formation on a vessel.