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.…
The number of large commercial ships traversing the Northwest Passage has steadily increased in recent years. Following a record 24 transits last year, this season ranked second in all-time statistics,…
Head of Ship Design We are looking to fill an interesting and challenging position – a unique vantage point within the industry. Read for more about the position and send…
Aker Arctic is dedicated to maintaining leadership in ice operations, enhancing the energy efficiency of vessels, and reducing emissions, which simultaneously lowers operational costs and promotes sustainable development. Our latest…
Aker Arctic has completed the concept design for the first year-round service operation vessel (SOV) for offshore wind farms in seasonally freezing seas, tailored to specific operational areas. This ice-going…
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Hanyang Gong, Research Engineer at Aker Arctic, will participate in the 27th IAHR International Symposium on Ice! This prestigious event, organized by the…
Mika Hovilainen has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of Aker Arctic. He has been serving as the Interim CEO since 1 February 2024. Mika has been a…
Discover the Future of Arctic Connectivity! Dive into our latest article to explore the innovative Polar Connect initiative, which aims to enhance digital communication between Europe and Asia by laying…