Engineering the Unconventional

The oblique icebreaker Baltika represents a pioneering advancement in icebreaking technology, featuring an asymmetrical hull that enables unprecedented agility and multifunctionality. Originally conceived to escort wide-beam Aframax tankers efficiently, Baltika can break ice sideways to create wide channels and perform oil spill recovery operations, demonstrating versatility and innovation in harsh maritime conditions.

Baltika incorporates:

• Innovative oblique icebreaker concept.
• Design and testing evolution.
• Seakeeping and stability solutions.
• Advanced propulsion and maneuverability.
• Oil spill response capability.

Dive into the full story of Baltika’s engineering evolution—from concept to Arctic execution:

The world’s first oblique icebreaker raised agility to a new level