Icebreaking

Rendering of an Arctic security cutter
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Workboat News Roundup | June 12 – Chinese and US survey vessels, Canadian icebreaker construction and more
The Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreakers Arktika and Chukotka at Russia's Baltic Shipyard
Keel-laying ceremony for the future Canadian Coast Guard heavy icebreaker CCGS Arpatuuq at Helsinki Shipyard, May 28, 2026
Groundbreaking ceremony at Davie Defense's Galveston icebreaker manufacturing facility, June 1, 2026
The Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreaker Yakutia
Rendering of FRS Finland's electric ferry, which is scheduled to enter service in September 2027
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The US Coast Guard icebreaker USCGC Storis sits hove to in the ice while conducting ice liberty for the crew in the Bering Sea, April 17, 2026.
The US Coast Guard icebreaker USCGCC Mackinaw conducts track maintenance during a joint exercise with crew from Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City on the St Mary's River, February 5, 2026. Mackinaw was clearing ice in support of Operation Taconite, which aids the flow of commerce during the winter months on the Great Lakes.
CCGS Donjek Glacier, the Canadian Coast Guard's first Arctic and offshore patrol ship, following her launch on April 28, 2026
The US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star is seen moored ahead of deploying for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, Seattle, November 20, 2025.
Rendering of an Arctic security cutter
Concept render of Sweden's new icebreakers
Rendering of the new heavy polar icebreaker being built for Canada
Rendering of a homeland security cutter-light icebreaker
Photograph said to be that of the Russian icebreaking patrol ship Purga listing heavily after being struck by a Ukrainian drone
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The US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star is seen moored ahead of deploying for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, Seattle, November 20, 2025.
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