icebreakers


Wednesday, August 20, 2025
An illustration of the Polar Max icebreaker to be constructed by Davie
Defense

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker

Davie shipyard has officially commenced construction on Canada’s flagship Polar Max icebreaker, marking a significant milestone in the country’s

August 20, 2025
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Monday, August 18, 2025
US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska
Defense

US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska

The U.S. continues to monitor extensive Chinese activity in the Arctic waters off the coast of Alaska just outside the Exclusive Economic Zone. Coast Guard

August 18, 2025
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Saturday, August 16, 2025
NSR escort July 2024
Energy

US Mulled Use Of Russia Icebreakers For Gas Development Ahead Of Summit

By Marwa Rashad and Anna Hirtenstein LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) – The United States has had internal discussions on using Russian nuclear-powered

August 16, 2025
Total Views: 1645

Friday, August 8, 2025
Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di icebreaker
Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard Monitors Unprecedented Chinese Icebreaker Flotilla Near Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is actively monitoring five Chinese research vessels operating in or near U.S. Arctic waters, marking the first time China has

August 8, 2025
Total Views: 3741

Thursday, August 7, 2025
China Deploys Five Icebreakers Near Alaska in Unprecedented Arctic Move
Defense

China Deploys Five Icebreakers Near Alaska in Unprecedented Arctic Move

In a significant show of Arctic prowess, China has dispatched five icebreaking research vessels to the region. This is the first time the country has operated

August 7, 2025
Total Views: 7191

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
A mockup of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPI)
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Advances Canadian Coast Guard’s Multi-Purpose Icebreaker Program, Eyes U.S. Contract

Seaspan Shipyards has completed a critical milestone in the Canadian Coast Guard’s ambitious Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPI) program, successfully

August 5, 2025
Total Views: 1608

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
he R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer
News

NSF Plans to Retire Research Icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer

The National Science Foundation (NSF) intends to terminate the lease of the research icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer in fiscal year 2026, according to the

July 29, 2025
Total Views: 3084

The production-ready Seaspan-Aker Multi-Purpose Icebreaker (MPI) design will meet all U.S. Coast Guard requirements for the Arctic Security Cutters. Illustration courtesy Seaspan
Shipbuilding

Bollinger Teams Up With Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard

Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has joined forces with Rauma Shipyards of Finland, Seaspan Shipyards of Canada, and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. to form a

July 29, 2025
Total Views: 5100

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
FILE PHOTO: People attend the launch ceremony of China's first domestically built polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, at a shipyard in Shanghai, China September 10, 2018. Picture taken September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer
Defense

Chinese Icebreaker ‘Xue Long 2’ Operating North of Alaska, Two More En Route to Arctic

China’s first home-built polar icebreaker Xue Long 2 has arrived in the Arctic for its summer 2025 research mission. The vessel departed from Shanghai around

July 22, 2025
Total Views: 4506

Monday, July 7, 2025
EU Funds Latest Finnish Icebreaker, Russia’s Newest Arctic Icebreaking Vessel ‘Katerina Velikaya’ Begins Sea Trials
Shipbuilding

EU Funds Latest Finnish Icebreaker, Russia’s Newest Arctic Icebreaking Vessel ‘Katerina Velikaya’ Begins Sea Trials

The European Commission awarded close to $50 million to Finland supporting construction of its new Baltic Sea class B icebreaker. The new vessel is intended to

July 7, 2025
Total Views: 1762

Friday, July 4, 2025
Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance
Defense

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance

President Trump’s vast tax and spending bill has secured funds the U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for since the early 2010s. The “One Big Beautiful

July 4, 2025
Total Views: 5514

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
U.S. in Talks to Buy 15 Icebreakers from Finland, Trump Says at NATO Summit
Defense

U.S. in Talks to Buy 15 Icebreakers from Finland, Trump Says at NATO Summit

U.S. efforts to expand the country’s icebreaker fleet continue to pick up steam. At the NATO summit in The Hague President Trump confirmed that the U.S. was

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 4991

Monday, June 23, 2025
Russian Nuclear Icebreakers Clear Path For First LNG Delivery of the Year to Asia via Arctic
Shipping

Russian Nuclear Icebreakers Clear Path For First LNG Delivery of the Year to Asia via Arctic

Russia’s Yamal LNG project has dispatched the first gas carrier in the direction of Asia via the Northern Sea Route. Two nuclear icebreakers, Yamal and

June 23, 2025
Total Views: 2066

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
An illustration of the Polar Max icebreaker to be constructed by Davie
Shipbuilding

Davie to Acquire Texas Shipyards, Seeking to Supercharge U.S. Icebreaker Production

Canadian shipbuilder Davie announced today its plans to acquire shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing

June 11, 2025
Total Views: 7610

Monday, May 19, 2025
Finnish Icebreaker Builders Make Push for North American Market With Merger of Two Major Players
Shipping

Finnish Icebreaker Builders Make Push for North American Market With Merger of Two Major Players

Finnish icebreaker builders continue to strengthen their position as the world’s leading firms and their ability to meet the growing demand for icebreaking

May 19, 2025
Total Views: 4808

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Russia to Spend $6bn To Jumpstart Domestic Shipbuilding, Includes 130 Vessels for Arctic
Shipbuilding

Russia to Spend $6bn To Jumpstart Domestic Shipbuilding, Includes 130 Vessels for Arctic

Russia has announced a RUB 500bn ($6bn) plan to revitalize domestic shipbuilding. The National Strategy for the Development of the Shipbuilding Industry

May 14, 2025
Total Views: 1798

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Bollinger and Edison Chouest Form Strategic Alliance to Fast-Track U.S. Arctic Icebreaker Production
Shipbuilding

Bollinger and Edison Chouest Form Strategic Alliance to Fast-Track U.S. Arctic Icebreaker Production

Bollinger Shipyards and Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) announced today the formation of the United Shipbuilding Alliance (USA), a strategic partnership aimed at

May 6, 2025
Total Views: 5103

Thursday, April 3, 2025
A rendering of the heavy polar icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Cuts Steel on Advanced Polar Icebreaker for Canadian Coast Guard

Seaspan Shipyards began construction today on what will become the most capable vessel in the Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet – a new heavy polar

April 3, 2025
Total Views: 5306

Saturday, March 29, 2025
An icebreaker built for the Finnish government is seen at Arctech Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki
Shipbuilding

Icebreaker Diplomacy: Finnish President Stubb Makes Surprise Visit To Meet With Trump

By Andrea Shalal and Anne Kauranen WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, March 29 (Reuters) – Finnish President Alexander Stubb made a surprise

March 29, 2025
Total Views: 2898

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20), a polar-class ice breaker, transits Southeast Alaskan waters Nov. 24, 2018. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Shipbuilding

Polar Icebreakers May Be Key to Jumpstarting American Shipbuilding New Report Finds

The recently-signed ICE Pact, focused on the development of icebreakers, represents a unique opportunity to revitalize American shipbuilding, a new report by

March 18, 2025
Total Views: 6061