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Hull assembly has begun in Helsinki for Polar Max, the Canadian icebreaker commissioned by the Government of Canada. The vessel started construction in August 2025 and will have its completed hull finished at Davie Shipbuilding’s yard in Québec in 2030.
Davie Defense said it has finalised a $3.5B contract with the US Coast Guard for five Arctic Security Cutters, moving the program from a February letter contract into execution. Helsinki Shipyard will build two of the vessels with Sata Shipbuilding, while three will be built at Gulf Copper in Texas.
A Swedish Court of Appeals has upheld the Swedish Maritime Administration’s decision to award Hyundai Heavy Industries the contract to build Sweden’s next icebreaker. Helsinki Shipyard said it was disappointed not to be selected and that the appeal process had reinforced its view of its own icebreaker references and concept designs.