Presentation Aro WG IMP 4th meeting 10 11 23

ICEBREAKING IN THE BALTIC SEATallinn 23rd NovemberDirector, Captain Ilmari AroICE EXTENT IN THE BALTIC SEAMaximum ice extent in the Baltic Sea 1971-2010420000Extremelysevere360000300000Severe240000180000Average12000060000 Mild01791 3791 5791 7791 9791 1891 3891 5891 7891 9891 1991 3991 5991 7991 9991 1002 3002 5002 7002 9002The Baltic Sea ice season:The Baltic Sea ice season:•Mild season: All Finnish harbours are icebound•Mild season: All Finnish harbours are icebound•Average season: Ice from the north lat. Of Stockholm•Average season: Ice from the north lat. Of Stockholm•Severe season: Baltic Sea is almost or totally frozen•Severe season: Baltic Sea is almost or totally frozenIceOpen waterExtremely mild, average and extremely severe seasonFinnish Institute of Marine ResearchThe primary task of the icebreakers is toescort the vessels through the worst ofthe ice fieldsIce edge – Kemi 450 nm, average winterIce edge – Pietari 350 nm, average winterBaltic Sea 2009-2010According to statistics from the Baltic Sea icebreaking authorities, 7708 vessels received assistance from icebreakers this season.Assisted vessels369232728392173Bay of Bothnia Sea of Bothnia Gulf of Finland Gulf of RigaThe icebreaking service has three tools:1. Icebreakers2. Traffic restrictions3. Good ice-going vesselsand informationJäänmurtajat ja monitoimimurtajatArctia ShippingATLE, FREJ & YMERODENDeplacement 8000 Byggnadsår 1974-1977Deplacement 11800 Byggnadsår 1988Längd 104m Bredd 23,8mLängd 108m Bredd 31,5m16200 kW18000 kWALEDeplacement 1500 Byggnadsår 1973TOR VIKING, BALDER VIKING & VIDAR VIKINGLängd 47m Bredd 13mGT 4000 Byggnadsår 2000-20013500 kWLängd 83,7m Bredd 18m13440 kWBBaassiiss iinn ttrraaffffiicc rreessttrriiccttiioonnssHHEELLCCOOMM rreeccoommmmeennddaattiioonn 2255//77DDeevveellooppiinngg ooff iiccee oonn ffaaiirrwwaayyss aanndd sseettttiinngg rreessttrriiccttiioonnss::(cid:122)(cid:122)TThhiicckknneessss ooff iiccee 1100--1155 ccmm -->> rreessttrriiccttiioonn IIIIFFoorreeccaasstt pprreeddiiccttss ccoonnttiinnuuiinngg llooww tteemmppeerraattuurree -->>(cid:122)(cid:122)TThhiicckknneessss ooff iiccee 1155--3300 ccmm -->> rreessttrriiccttiioonn IICCFFoorreeccaasstt pprreeddiiccttss ccoonnttiinnuuiinngg llooww tteemmppeerraattuurree -->>(cid:122)(cid:122)TThhiicckknneessss ooff iiccee 3300--5500 ccmm -->> rreessttrriiccttiioonn IIBBFFoorreeccaasstt pprreeddiiccttss ccoonnttiinnuuiinngg llooww tteemmppeerraattuurree -->>(cid:122)(cid:122)TThhiicckknneessss ooff iiccee >>5500 ccmm -->> rreessttrriiccttiioonn IIAATraffic restrictionsWhy restrictions?In order to avoid ship operators to send unsuitablevessels for ice conditions the FTA gives restrictions. Therestrictions limit the icebreaker assistance of the vessel.Two aims is achieved by proper restrictionsGuarantee the safety of navigation(cid:122)Ensure the continuity of the winter traffic(cid:122)(short waiting time – makes the planning effective)The traffic restrictions are based on:Ship’s iceclass and dead weight (dwt)(cid:122)In severe winter FTA also regulate the port visits by(cid:122)cargo limitsWHAT IS BIM ?Baltic Icebreaker Meeting is the annual platform, on which allthe Baltic Icebreaking authorities and operators meet.Participating countries are: Russia, Finland, Sweden, Estonia,Latvia, Poland, Germany, Denmark and NorwayBIM VISIO:BIM is the recognised international authority in Icebreakingadvancing winter navigation safety and efficiency in the BalticSea, and supporting the protection and sustainable use of themarine environment.BIM MISSIO:The mission of the BIM is to add cooperation between allnations in the Baltic Sea, to create similar rules andregulations for winter navigation for winter navigationpractices, create products and services for ships and shippersand ensure their widest possible use.Baltic Icebreaking Management(BIM)Active member states: Finland, Russia, Sweden ,(cid:122)Estonia, Germany, Denmark , Norway, PolandAnnual meeting once a year: goal good cooperation(cid:122)Daily updated web-site: www.baltice.org(cid:122)Training DVD for Seafarers: ICE NAVIGATION AND(cid:122)BALTIC ICE CONDITIONSBudget for 2011 about 80 000 €, the money is used to(cid:122)update the websiteBaltic Sea Icebreaking report annually(cid:122)Good cooperation with Helcom. Contributes Helcom by(cid:122)exchange information and knowledge related to navigation inice conditions :(cid:122)Bim is Helcom ́s ice advisorHelcom Recommendation 28E/11 Further Measures toImprove The Safety of Navigation in Ice Conditions in theBaltic SeaRecommendation 25/7 Safety of Winter Navigation in theBaltic Sea AreaDeeper cooperation between Finlandand SwedenAgreement aboutcommon organisingof icebreakingservices.Coordinatingand controllingthe trafficIBNetVessels not capable of navigationin iceCompetent and experienced officersInformation available in the Baltic SeaBaltic Sea Icebreaking Report2009-2010www.baltice.orgThank you!