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# Ice Belt The document describes an ice belt, likely part of a ship's structure. **Functions:** * **Connecting:** Connects the hull to the rest of the structure. * **Passageway:** Allows the passage of tubes. * **Support:** Supports the weight of the rudder and propeller. * **Facilitating water...

# Ice Belt The document describes an ice belt, likely part of a ship's structure. **Functions:** * **Connecting:** Connects the hull to the rest of the structure. * **Passageway:** Allows the passage of tubes. * **Support:** Supports the weight of the rudder and propeller. * **Facilitating water flow:** Facilitates the flow of water behind the vessel. * **Absorbing vibrations:** Absorbs and distributes forces and vibrations from the propeller's rotation. * **Modifying waves:** Modifies the flow of water around the propeller. **Types of Nozzles:** * **Fixed:** Welded to the vessel, part of the hull. It directs water onto the propeller blades * **Kort Nozzle:** Fixed to the vessel. It directs water at a specific angle. * **Azipod:** Propeller rotates 360°. The document also discusses how the ice belt affects water flow and resistance. There are calculations and technical details which are not described in a simple format. Additional details about the design, materials and engineering aspects are present but not easily extractable in this format.