Video from Aker Arctic of full scale ice trials for the Finnish vessels Louhi and Turva that have been held in winter 2016 within the Gulf of Bothnia offshore Finland.

The first a part of the video exhibits the FNS Louhi throughout astern ridge penetration checks. The 3,450-ton vessel multipurpose oil and chemical spill response vessel is operated by the Finnish Navy and outfitted for operations in open water, excessive seas, and ice situations typical of Baltic Sea winters. The drone view provides a terrific view of the 2 2.7 MW Rolls-Royce Z-drive thrusters working because the vessel powers by means of the ice in full astern.

The OPV Turva is likely one of the world’s first LNG-powered offshore patrol vessels and at a size of 95.9 meters is the most important vessel within the Finnish Border Guard fleet. Turva was delivered in 2014 from the STX Rauma shipyard and is fitted single controllable pitch propeller mechanically pushed by a medium-speed Wärtsilä twin gas engine, in addition to two electrical Rolls-Royce Azipull Z-drive thrusters. The Turva is supplied for oil restoration, but additionally has subtle radar methods and a helideck able to receiving and refueling Super Puma helicopters each on deck and whereas hovering. Despite having a bulbous bow, the Turva can even function in sure ice-covered waters.