Finland has completed the concept design for a new icebreaker to replace Voima, with shipyard tenders next, construction planned for 2027, and readiness targeted for September 2029.
U.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaker Polar Star marks 50 years of service on its latest Operation Deep Freeze deployment, cutting channels through Antarctic ice for supply ships.
The Dutch cargo ship Thamesborg has been refloated after grounding in Canada’s Arctic Northwest Passage, with AIS data indicating movement as salvage operations continue.
South Korea has announced $8 million subsidies per icebreaker as part of its Arctic shipping strategy, backed by a $5.2 billion maritime budget for 2026.
