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T.P. Tellefsen

Abstract

Development of multipurpose icebreaker and offshore construction vessel T.P. Tellefsen (%%/tore ,4,9, P.O. Boz ABSTRACT The MSV Fennica which was delivered early 1993 and her sister- vessel, MSV Nordica to be delivered early 1994, are the worlds first multipurpose icebreakers and offshore construction vessels. The concept was developed in cooperation between the Finnish National Board of Navigation and Ugland Offshore AS, where Ugland Offshore in particular has brough in the offshore requirements to the multipurpose design. The vessels will during the winter-half year operate as tradi- tional icebreakers in Finnish waters, and during the summer season be operated by Ugland Offshore for offshore construction work, particularly with interest to the Northern and Arctic areas. BACKGROUND The Finnish National Board of Navigation Since 1971, Finland has had 22 ports that are classified as winter ports and are kept open for traffic the year round. During the

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