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Big news as MOL ordered an ice breaking tanker from Guangzhou Shipyard International. The tanker is intended to ply the Arctic route Russia and Europe.

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Not sure as the article didn't say anymore but this could be a Double Acting ship. What is a Double Acting ship?

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Under heavy ice conditions, these ships turn around and head tail first to act as ice breakers.


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