Weird Azipod

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[Agent|Austin]

Wierd axipod eh?

[mvsmith]

It looks like a normal Azipod/rudder to me.

[Agent|Austin]

It looks like a normal Azipod/rudder to me.

Aren't there normally two and not on container ships as this one?

[saltydog]

I think it is a conversion of the original drive..

[Lanedre]

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)

[Agent|Austin]

Also, why is their ballast so empty? Are they getting ready to load containers?

[Sam]

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.

[saltydog]

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..

[TerryRussell]

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!