Teshio (PM 15)

Teshio is an active deep sea icebreaker owned and operated by the Japan Coast Guard. Classified as a medium-patrol-vessel, the ship is capable of icebreaking and ice navigation in winter waters around Hokkaido and similar seas. The ships ice resistance capability has been studied and published ice model testing made available based on sea trials.

History

The ship was built by Nippon Kokan, now part of JFE Holdings.
The ship was launched on 20 April 1995. The ship was commissioned on 19 October 1995.

The ship has a standard displacement of 563 tonnes, a beam of 10.6m and a length of 54.9m.
The ship has a JM M61 Vulcan armament and 2 marine JMA radars. She has two diesel fuel engines.