Teshio (PM 15)
Teshio (PM 15) is an active deep sea icebreaker owned and operated by the Japan Coast Guard.[1][2][3] Classified as a medium-patrol-vessel, the ship is capable of icebreaking and ice navigation in winter waters around Hokkaido and similar seas.[3] The ships ice resistance capability has been studied and published ice model testing made available based on sea trials.[4]
History
[edit]The ship was built by Nippon Kokan, now part of JFE Holdings.[1]
The ship was launched on 20 April 1995.[2][3] The ship was commissioned on 19 October 1995.[2]
Characteristics and equipment
[edit]The ship has a standard displacement of 563 tonnes, a beam of 10.6m and a length of 54.9m.[2][3]
The ship has a JM M61 Vulcan armament and 2 marine JMA radars.[3] She has two diesel fuel engines.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Saunders, Stephen (2010-06-17). Jane's Fighting Ships 2010-2011. Ihs Global Incorporated. p. 443. ISBN 978-0-7106-2920-3.
- ^ a b c d "Overview". Military Periscope. 2009-02-01. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ a b c d e "TESHIO medium patrol vessel (1995)". NAVYPEDIA (in Latin). Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ Jeong, Seong-Yeob; Choi, Kyungsik (2009-07-21). "A Review On Ice Resistance Prediction Formula For Icebreaking Vessels". OnePetro. Retrieved 2024-09-14.