Grand Banks iceberg management ...

• Main Authors: AMEC Americas. AMEC Earth And Environmental, R. F. McKenna And Associates, PETRA International Ltd.
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: National Research Council of Canada 2007
• Subjects: Canada; Garry; Newfoundland
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.4224/12328812; https://nrc-publications.canada.ca/eng/view/object/?id=754dda8b-6c1c-4712-bdc8-a8844324ccaa

This report summarizes the current state-of-the-art of iceberg management on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland on the East Coast of Canada through description of the magnitude and range of iceberg conditions, and the approaches used for iceberg detection and towing. There is presently a high standard of iceberg towing and deflection capabilities and iceberg detection frameworks in place, all implemented with generally proven ice management plans and programs. There appear to be no major issues with iceberg towing. The long standing synthetic line tow rope method has been effective for many years. The new iceberg tow net has been demonstrated over the past three to four years to significantly improve the prospect of managing slippery or otherwise hard to tow small and medium icebergs. Greater experience with the net would improve confidence for vessel captains and industry. Early detection of icebergs and minimizing possible gaps in the spatial, temporal, and environmental conditions coverage provided by the ... : general: Prepared for Dr. Garry Timco, Canadian Hydraulics Centre, National Research Council of Canada ...