This book presents an analytical review of the world's construction of icebreakers, detailing the prospects of navigation along the North Sea Route. It provides the results of engineering and cost efficiency feasibility studies (ECSs) for arctic icebreakers and ice-going new generation transport ships forming part of the Russian merchant fleet. The book considers theoretical and experimental studies of ice performance of domestic icebreakers, provides the results of research into the design and construction of ice navigation transport ships, and discusses aspects of safe navigation in ice conditions.