What happened with the Baltic Sea ice during the winter of 2024–2025?

In this article, you’ll learn:


  • Why even a mild winter created serious challenges for maritime traffic.



  • The key role played by Finnish and Swedish icebreakers.



  • Why Finland is developing a new icebreaker—and how it’s designed for changing climate conditions.



  • Which parts of the Gulf remained mostly ice-free, and when all navigation restrictions were lifted.


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A mild and windy winter still required icebreaking