It is a major milestone for the project. The Polar Icebreaker project for the Canadian Coast Guard resumed in 2021 with a comprehensive design update, integrating the latest technological advancements and optimising the design for construction. Aker Arctic has been part of the design team since the project began in 2012.
Seaspan Begins Construction on Heavy Polar Icebreaker
Public Publications / 4.4.2025
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