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The ice class LNG carriers for the project will have independent ice-breaking capabilities that enable them to sail in icy seas with maximum 2.1m ice thickness. The vessels will be capable of transporting LNG from Yamal LNG plant at Sabetta in Yamal Peninsula, Russia, to main LNG markets in the world. During summer period, the carriers will also be able to independently sail on Northern Sea Route to transport LNG to East Asia. MOL will bring to the project its 130 years of first class and reliable navigation experience and through this new undertaking will develop its know-how and resources needed for ship operation on Northern Sea Route, which should further enhance and expand MOL's ocean transport services. 
Yamal LNG Project Trading Routes (for illustrative purposes) Profile of New Ice Class LNG Carrier Dimensions: Length: 299m, Breadth: 50m Ship Type: 172,000 m³ membrane type Ice Class/ Specifications: RMRS ARC7 / Special specifications for Arctic environment Ice-break sailing capabilities: Icebreaker bow structure; Aft structure: 3-axis POD propeller Max. ice breaking capacity: ice thickness 2.1m (when going astern) Shipyard: Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. press release |
