The first Chinese domestic icebreaker “Seyulun-2” (Snow Dragon-2), construction shipyard Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai released 31 May 2019 year, the first sea trials. It is reported by China Shipowners' Association.
China's first icebreaker came on the first sea trials, that will last 15 days. During this time, the crew and the shipyard commissioning team will check the running characteristics and operation of the ship life-support systems. Transfer ice-breaker to the customer is planned for this year.
Icebreaker “Seyulun-2” laid on a Chinese shipyard 2016 year and launched 10 September 2018 of the year. This is the first icebreaker, built entirely on the Chinese shipyards and just the second vessel of the ice class in Chinese history. icebreaker project has been developed in Finland.
So far, in China there was only one research ice-class vessel, Kherson shipyard built in Ukraine 1993 year and purchased in China 1994 year. It was called “Syuelun” (snow dragon).
Chinese “Snow Dragon-2” somewhat less acquired in Ukraine. In vodoizmeshtenii in 13990 tons of its length is 122,5 m, and the width – 22,3 m. PU – diesel-electric, 16-cylinder and 12-cylinder engines (Wartsila 32), 2h7,5 MW Azipods. autonomy icebreaker – 20 thousand nautical miles. Crew – 90 human.
According to the developers, new icebreaker is able to overcome the ice thickness 1,5 meters at a speed of 3 host. Stated ice class – PC3 (year-round work in the two-year ice with inclusions of multi-year ice).
