The planned engine retrofits and upgrades will extend the vessels' operational life and improve both performance and fuel efficiency, thereby significantly reducing emissions.
Such icebreaker could be deployed to the Bothnian Bay in the beginning of the icebreaking season when icebreaker assistance is required primarily by smaller commercial vessels.
The engines will be employed as GenSets for power generation aboard the purpose-built CO2 carrier, which will be employed in the offshore, substrate storage of CO2.
This marks the first time a heavy polar icebreaker has been built in Canada in more than 60 years, and it will play a critical role in protecting our sovereignty for decades to come.
VARD has signed a contract with the Taiwanese based company Dong Fang Offshore for the design and construction of one Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel, with option(s).
