Teshio (PM 15) explained

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

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

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]

Notes and References

1. Book: Saunders, Stephen . Jane's Fighting Ships 2010-2011 . Ihs Global Incorporated . 2010-06-17 . 978-0-7106-2920-3 . 443.
2. Web site: Overview . Military Periscope . 2009-02-01 . 2024-09-14.
3. Web site: TESHIO medium patrol vessel (1995) . NAVYPEDIA . la . 2024-09-14.
4. Web site: Jeong . Seong-Yeob . Choi . Kyungsik . A Review On Ice Resistance Prediction Formula For Icebreaking Vessels . OnePetro . 2009-07-21 . 2024-09-14.