Aker Arctic, world’s leading company specialized in the design of icebreakers and ice-going vessels, is meeting the growing demand for icebreakers by acquiring Bluetech, its Finnish long-time ship design partner.…
The Wall Street Journal published an article about why Finland is the best candidate for designing icebreakers. In his interview, Mika Hovilainen, CEO of Aker Arctic, said that the company…
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has awarded Aker Arctic Technology the design contract for a new icebreaker equipped with the latest technology. This project aims to improve operational efficiency and…
Discover how Aker Arctic's innovative research and development initiatives are revolutionizing winter navigation and ship design, ensuring reliable operations in icy conditions and enhancing maritime safety. Dive into the comprehensive…
Join the team's journey and discover how Aker Arctic transformed from a small ice model testing firm into an international engineering company. We share stories of people who have been…
Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) has chosen Aker Arctic to design the next-generation Baltic Sea assistance icebreaker as part of the Winter Navigation Motorways of the Sea III (WINMOS III)…
In celebration of Aker Arctic Technology’s 20-year anniversary, we are excited to announce a series of articles highlighting the remarkable projects that have defined our journey in icebreaking technology. Our…
Our new article discusses the increasing need for icebreaking assistance in the Baltic Sea due to evolving ice conditions and the growing number of large commercial vessels with limited ice-going…
It's a major milestone for the project. The Polar Icebreaker project for the Canadian Coast Guard resumed in 2021 with a comprehensive design update, integrating the latest technological advancements…
Read about how Aker Arctic sees the future unfolding and the role we aim to play in our article: https://akerarctic.fi/arctic-passion/navigating-the-future-of-icebreaking-design/