The largest icebreaker in Finnish history is being built IceNews
After receiving a large order, the Helsinki shipyard is to build the largest icebreaker in Finnish history.
According to Helsinki Shipyard’s press release, the new icebreaker will be the largest and most efficient diesel-electric icebreaker ever built in Finland.
“The design and construction of the new icebreaker is yet another indication of the strengths of Helsinki Shipyard Oy and Aker Arctic, as well as the entire Finnish marine industry network as a leading icebreaker builder. The employment effect of the agreement at the yard and in the maritime industry network is approximately 2,100 person-years. The agreement is significant for Helsinki Shipyard and will bring stability to the shipyard’s order backlog until the end of 2024, ”says Helsinki Shipyard.
The icebreaker’s mission is to pave the way for the Nornickel Arctic Express vessels crossing the Yenisei River in Russia and to tow additional Arc5 cargo ships with a carrying capacity of up to 20,000 tonnes.
Construction work on the icebreaker will begin this year, and Helsinki Shipyard will deliver the vessel during the winter of 2025.
Photo: Aker Arctic