Sunday, 24 March 2013

Spring Breakout

Our final icebreaking task for the season is to proceed to Picton to break out the cement dock for a vessel due the next day.


This video gives a brief glimpse into the sound and vibration experienced as an icebreaker pushes its way through the ice. Imagine this going on for hours on end even through the night, if necessary.

This assignment was straightforward. Make a track to the dock, clear the ice from the dock and bust out a turning basin to allow the vessel to leave once loaded.

The following day, we freshen the track in advance of the vessel and the job is done.








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