Ice Formation On Seagoing Vessels
Ice formation is a significant hazard for vessels operating in colder regions and it is caused by seawater spray and water vapour freezing into ice upon contact with the vessel's superstructure. Ice formed in this manner is known as 'rime'. As the formation of rime progresses, the weight of the vessel increases and may ultimately cause a capsizing moment to be created. Furthermore, rime ice may impede the correct functioning of important navigational instruments on board, such as radar or radio installations. Different strategies for the removal of such ice have been employed; chipping away the ice or even using fire hoses in an attempt to melt the ice away.
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