Public Publications / 04.04.2025

Seaspan Begins Construction on Heavy Polar Icebreaker

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 and optimising the design for construction. Aker Arctic has been part of the design team since the project began in 2012.

Built in Canada for Canada: Seaspan Begins Construction on Heavy Polar Icebreaker, the Most Capable Ship in the Canadian Coast Guard’s Fleet