Ice navigation refers to the techniques, practices, and operations involved in navigating vessels through ice-covered waters. This is a critical area of maritime navigation, especially for ships operating in polar regions or during winter months when waterways become obstructed by ice. Key aspects of ice navigation include: 1. **Types of Ice**: Understanding different types of ice (e.g., pack ice, field ice, brash ice, shorefast ice) and their characteristics is essential.
