Abstract:

Long-distance transport of icebergs is within the scope of large-scale projects related to freshwater supply to regions threatened with freshwater shortages. Different solutions to transport icebergs have been proposed, however, doubts remain as to its cost-effectiveness and technology used. The profitability of obtaining drinking water from icebergs is influenced mainly by transport costs, including the costs of finding a suitable iceberg and its storage in destination port, towing time and loss of ice mass due to melting. The article presents a critical analysis of the most advanced iceberg transport projects. Selected technical and economic aspects of iceberg transport were analyzed. The concept of iceberg towing technology has been proposed.