Estonian icebreaker Botnica

The Botnica is a multipurpose icebreaker and support vessel that primarily operates in icy and harsh conditions.

General Overview:
Name: Botnica
Type: Icebreaker / Multipurpose Offshore Support Vessel
Owner: TS Shipping (a subsidiary of Port of Tallinn)
Flag: Estonia
Year Built: 1998
Shipbuilder: Finnyards, Rauma, Finland

Key Specifications:
Length: 97.84 meters
Beam (Width): 24.2 meters
Draft: 7.5 meters
Gross Tonnage: Approximately 7,776 GT
Ice Class: Super 1A (capable of breaking through thick ice in extreme Arctic conditions)
Speed: 16 knots in open water

Capabilities:
The Botnica is specially designed for operations in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.
Equipped with dynamic positioning systems, enabling it to remain stationary in rough seas.
Dual-purpose design allows it to function as both an icebreaker during winter and an offshore support vessel during other seasons.
It features a spacious deck and can support a variety of roles, including towing, rescue missions, and supplying offshore rigs.