Even though the specific propulsion power required is lower than for icebreakers the actual power required in an icebreaking large ship is still considerable.
Nangona kunjalo elona qobo lenkqubela phambili elifunekayo lisezantsi kolwa baqhekezi bomkhenkce, awona mandla afunekayo ekuqhekezweni komkhenkce kwiinqanawa ezinkulu usaqwalaselwa.