What is yamal icebreaker?

The Yamal icebreaker is a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker that was built in 1992. It is named after the Yamal Peninsula in Siberia, where it is based. The Yamal icebreaker is capable of breaking through ice up to three meters thick and is used to escort ships through the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean.

The Yamal icebreaker is powered by two nuclear reactors that generate a combined output of 84 MWe. The reactors use low-enriched uranium fuel and are designed to operate for up to seven years without refueling. The icebreaker has a crew of around 150 people and is equipped with a range of scientific equipment for use in polar research.

The Yamal icebreaker has been involved in a number of high-profile expeditions, including a 2007 expedition to the North Pole led by Artur Chilingarov. In 2012, the icebreaker was used to deliver supplies to a remote Arctic research station that had been cut off by ice. The Yamal icebreaker has also been featured in several documentaries and films, including the 2018 film "Arctic" starring Mads Mikkelsen.