Ship Simulator
English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: Agent|Austin on September 07, 2008, 08:09:18
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Wierd axipod eh?
(http://www.akerarctic.fi/MarineConsulting_files/MT%20LUNNI_Azipod.jpg)
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It looks like a normal Azipod/rudder to me.
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It looks like a normal Azipod/rudder to me.
Aren't there normally two and not on container ships as this one?
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I think it is a conversion of the original drive..
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Its an icebreaking ship and some icebreaking ships (maybe just newer models) use the azipod to smash the ice(going backwards).
Maybe its some useful information here: http://www.akerarctic.fi/publications/pdf/Poac01XNewDAS.pdf (http://www.akerarctic.fi/publications/pdf/Poac01XNewDAS.pdf)
And it says a little about Lunni here too: http://www.akerarctic.fi/ships.htm (http://www.akerarctic.fi/ships.htm)
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Also, why is their ballast so empty? Are they getting ready to load containers?
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Who sais it is a containership?
Do you have some more information about the vessel?
I think the ship is in a drydock, that is why it is so high.
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As shown in my picture, it isn't a containership but a tanker.., and judging by her bow, I think Lanedre is right in saying it's an icebreaking ship..
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Also, why is their ballast so empty? Are they getting ready to load containers?
Looks like she's sat on the mud, tied to the quayside. Tide's gone out!