FSUE Atomflot is interested in prompt implementation of the project on construction of a nuclear-powered 120 MW Leader-class icebreaker of new generation designed by Krylov State Research Center in cooperation CDB Iceberg. This was announced at the meeting held by the Transport System Development working group under the State Commission on Arctic Development.
According to the records of the meeting chaired by RF Transport Minister Maxim Sikolov, the participants emphasized the significance and timeliness of the nuclear icebreaker project (Project 10510) as well as the necessity to continue works on development of the innovative icebreaker design.
The icebreaker is intended for round-the-year servicing of large capacity vessels (of over 100,000 t in deadweight and over 50 m in length) along the entire Northern Sea Route. Economically efficient speed of about 10 knots is to be available in 2-meter thick ice. All the materials and major equipment required for construction of the icebreaker can be supplied by domestic companies. The design ensures unification of major and auxiliary equipment with that of the multi-purpose nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika of Project 22220 which is under construction today.
The conceptual design of the Leader-class icebreaker will be completed this year. In order to put the ship into operation in 2024, the development of the detailed design should be commenced in 2016 and take 3 years.