Finland taps domestic yard for new icebreaker

Helsinki Shipyard has won the contract to build Finland’s next icebreaker, with the new vessel set to replace the 1954-built unit as the country starts renewing its ageing winter navigation fleet. DNY Finland, the company behind Helsinki Shipyard, will start construction in 2027, with completion targeted for September 2029. Affiliate Sata Shipbuilding in Pori will …