Aker Arctic began the concept design of a new medium-class icebreaker for the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency in April 2025. The aim is to improve the efficiency of Finnish icebreaking operations by deploying a smaller icebreaker to the Bothnian Bay in early winter and later transferring it to the Bothnian Sea or the Gulf of Finland as conditions become more severe. With a planned service life of more than 50 years, an extensive model-testing programme is being carried out to ensure long-term success.
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