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Polaris: the no-compromise Baltic Sea assistance icebreaker
In 2012, the Finnish government authorised the procurement of a new Baltic Sea assistance icebreaker….
The world’s first oblique icebreaker raised agility to a new level
The oblique icebreaker concept emerged from an internal innovation contest in the mid-1990s. At that…
VALOR recommends bold steps for wellbeing services counties
VALOR Partners’ recent industry reviews on the social and healthcare sector and wellbeing services counties…
A mild and windy winter still required icebreaking
With the last Finnish icebreaker Polaris returning to her home port in Helsinki for a…
Sustainability reporting creates value despite changes
According to recent communications, the requirements of EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) are expected…
New icebreaker to be designed for Finland
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has awarded Aker Arctic Technology the design contract for a…
Icebreaking needs grow despite warmer winters
Estonian, Finnish, and Swedish exports and imports rely heavily on maritime transportation. In this article,…
Twenty years of icebreaking expertise
Over the past two decades, Aker Arctic Technology has designed and developed proven concepts for…
Aker Arctic’s customer magazine 2025 published
A new issue of Aker Arctic Technology’s customer magazine Arctic Passion News has been published….
Studying in Finland: Exchange students share their experiences
Every year, Finnish universities welcome thousands of exchange students from all over the world. They…
Le Commandant Charcot completes historic journey across the three Arctic poles
In September 2024, the luxurious icebreaking exploration cruise ship, Le Commandant Charcot, made history by…
VALOR’s popular industry reviews expand across the Nordics
For over a decade, VALOR Partners has published strategic industry reviews to support leaders and…