ARCTIC PASSION NEWS #26 (2025)

At Aker Arctic, we continue to advance icebreaker design and ice technology expertise. Our knowhow is our contribution to solve maritime challenges in icy waters. Recent efforts include contributions to the structural dimensioning in the Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules, demonstrating our exceptional understanding of ice and its influence on the technical solutions of ships. We are also committed to improving energy efficiency, which reduces construction and operational costs, lowers emissions, and allows for the use of greener fuels. As we shift from commercial winter navigation to governmental projects, we face new challenges that also present opportunities for growth and innovation.

Content

Page 3 Editorial
Page 4 Twenty years of icebreaking expertise
Page 6 A journey of growth
Page 8 Navigating the future of icebreaking
Page 9 ILMS for Canada’s Multi-Purpose Vessels
Page 10 Le Commandant Charcot traverses Arctic poles
Page 12 Ice Load Monitoring on Le Commandant Charcot
Page 13 Canadian Polar Icebreaker advances
Page 14 ICE Pact formalises cooperation
Page 15 Propulsion delivered for Finnish Navy Corvette
Page 16 Icebreaking needs grow despite warmer winters
Page 18 R&D guides ship design and operations
Page 20 First ice-going service operation vessel (SOV)
Page 22 Shallow-draught icebreakers
Page 24 Announcements