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Finnish-Swedish Ice Class (IA Super / IA / IB / IC)

Minimum machinery output per FSICR 2021 for Baltic winter operation: P_min = K·(Δ + D_k)^(2/3).

ClassIce class
Class coefficient K
2.03 -
Minimum installed power
1,689kW
Formula, assumptions, and limits

Simplified FSICR 2021 (TraFi 8.11.2021) - K varies by ice class + hull form. IA Super = year-round Baltic (Kemi, Luleå); IA = normal winter; IB / IC = lighter restrictions.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Class coefficient - FSICR 2021 Table
Displacement at UIWLtloadline
Bow ice-breaking resistancekNhull-form fit