During the past three months, three polar icebreakers have been contracted for construction around the world. They all feature Aker Arctic’s patented Hybrid DAS™ propulsion configuration. On 19 December 2024,…
We are grateful to all the invited guests who joined us for this year’s Arctic Passion Seminar on 6 March 2025 in Helsinki. This exclusive event once again brought together…
Aker Arctic Selected to Provide Advanced Ice Load Monitoring System for Finnish Navy multi-role corvettes Aker Arctic has been chosen to supply its state-of-the-art ice load monitoring system to the…
Aker Arctic participates at SecD-Day event, which promotes Finland’s comprehensive security. Please, contact our team if you are looking for a meeting.
In September 2024, Le Commandant Charcot became the first vessel in history to complete a legendary journey, reaching the North Pole of inaccessibility, the Magnetic North Pole, and the Geographic…
Aker Arctic, Ponant and ABB Marine Collaborate on Ice Load Measurements During Record-Breaking Trans-Arctic Crossing Last September, Ponant’s icebreaking cruise ship, Le Commandant Charcot, completed a historic trans-Arctic voyage…
Ville Valtonen, a Naval Architect at Aker Arctic, has published a groundbreaking study on how hull shape influences ice loads, which is crucial for the design of icebreaking vessels. The…
Aker Arctic participates at Polar Maritime Seminar. This event is Invitation only seminar organized by PAME members. Please, contact our team if you are looking for a meeting.
Aker Arctic Selected to Provide Advanced Ice Load Monitoring System for Canadian Coast Guard's MPVs Helsinki, Finland – November 26, 2024 – Aker Arctic has been chosen to supply a…
How Aaron Tam's dream of becoming an icebreaker designer brought him to Aker Arctic – read his inspiring story here! https://akerarctic.fi/arctic-passion/icebreaker-fascination-drew-aaron-tam-to-finland/ You can subscribe and get future articles by…
What Makes Shallow-Draft Icebreakers Unique? We explore how icebreakers designed for operation in shallow, freezing waters come to life: Why a shallow draft affects the maneuverability and efficiency of icebreakers.…