The icebreaker will be operated by local energy company Rosatom through icebreaking arm Atomflot. The vessel has a projected service life of 40 years and its main area of operations will encompass the western Arctic regions off Russia.
Power for the vessel is provided by two pressurised water reactors, each with a rated output of 175 MWt. The reactors operate on 20 per cent enriched Uranium-235 and have sufficient fuel for seven years of operations, ensuring fewer downtimes for refuelling. Resupply of the onboard provisions can meanwhile be done every six months, enabling extended icebreaking periods along vital sea lanes even during winter.
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