Together with Kvaerner Masa-Marine (today Vard Marine) we developed the concept for the current Great Lakes heavy icebreaker, USCGC Mackinaw, together with the United States Coast Guard. The vessel was delivered in 2006 and features twin Azipod propulsion with a double-acting hull capable of breaking ice in both ahead and astern directions.
Learn more from our related publication:
Icebreaking keeps the Great Lakes open in winter / Article / 2021-1
The Arctic Passion News blog has published a historical article about the times of work on USCGC Mackinaw development project. For more technical details and project background, refer to:
A Finnish solution in North American waters / Article / 30.05.2025
Vessel info
Type of vessel:
Icebreaker
Type of work done:
Concept development and Model tests
Year:
2006
Builder:
Marinette Marine Corporation
Owner:
United States Coast Guard
Main dimensions
Length:
73,0 m
Breadth:
17.7 m
Draught:
4,9 m
Propulsion:
2 × 3,4 MW