Icebreaking

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
Nuyina
The US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star is seen moored ahead of deploying for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, Seattle, November 20, 2025.
Artist's impression of a port icebreaker
Ship navigating in ice in the Baltic Sea
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Port of Churchill, Manitoba
Rendering of an Arctic security cutter
MSC Giada III
Rendering of a US Coast Guard polar security cutter
Screenshot of video showing ice buildup in New York Harbour
USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) escorts an Australian-owned cruise ship out of pack ice in the Ross Sea after the vessel requested assistance amid Operation Deep Freeze 2026, January 17, 2026.
Odense Shipyard, Denmark
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