Polar Class - Selection Guide
Polar Class recommendation from route, season, and ice-concentration profile - PC1 to PC7 selector for project feasibility.
Recommended Polar Class
PC5 / PC6
Formula, assumptions, and limits
IACS UR I & Polar Code Part I-A: PC 1–3 → icebreaker, PC 4–6 → ice-strengthened merchant, PC 7 → light ice. Higher PC → thicker hull, more power, higher build cost.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Code A/B/C | - | MSC.385(94) | |
| IACS UR I polar class | - | IACS UR I |