What should be the power capacity of a supership to operate in the Eastern part of the Arctic?

The study presents estimates of the required power capacity of superships intended for year-round operation in the Eastern sector of the Arctic, using the example of bow-first operation following an icebreaker in a narrow ice channel. The authors pay particular attention to the contour shapes, the going mode along the ice channel, as well as the vessel ice class. The study results prove that the use of large-tonnage vessels with a moderate icebreaking bow will require a noticeable increase in the propulsion power to ensure regular navigation at a speed that is effective for the operation of the maritime transport system.