The Port of Turku Has Experienced the Worst Ice Winter in Years โ Ice Has Been Broken 70 Times This Month
The Port of Turku is facing an unusually severe ice winter, leading to increased activity for icebreaker crews.
Russian Icebreaker Rescues Vessel off Porkkala โ Finns Have 'No Interest' in Assisting
A Russian icebreaker has rescued a vessel trapped in ice near Porkkala while Finnish icebreakers maintain a policy of not assisting vessels traveling to Russia.
Tallinna Port's Profit Increased Last Year
Tallinna Port's profit increased by 17 percent over the past year, despite a slight decrease in revenue due to lower earnings from the icebreaker Botnica's operations.
Ruhnu's fuel supplies are expected to improve in the coming days
Preparations are underway to supply fuel to small islands in Estonia, with the icebreaker Eva-316 waiting for better weather to deliver gasoline to Ruhnu.
The fuel problem in Ruhnu will be resolved by an icebreaker and local rescuers
Residents of Ruhnu island face a serious fuel shortage as they make difficult choices about resource allocation amid disruptions caused by transportation links to the mainland.
Join the icebreaker Atle: "The powers of nature take hold of you"
The article discusses the experiences of Karl Herlin, a seasoned icebreaker captain, as he navigates the challenges of operating the icebreaker Atle in harsh conditions.
Trump's Greenland Threat Gives New Significance to Finland and the USA's Icebreaker Deals
Trump's aggressive stance on Greenland raises concerns about the implications for Finland's icebreaker agreements with the United States.
Unusually Much Ice on Vรคnern โ Watch Captain Bullen Break It with the Icebreaker Karl
The cold winter has led to significant ice formation on Lake Vรคnern, necessitating the icebreaker Karl to clear a path for cargo ships.
Threatening situation in the Baltic Sea โ Varma to the rescue
The Finnish icebreaker Varma rescued two ice skaters stranded on a drifting ice floe in Latvia's Baltic Sea region.
Latvian icebreaker rescued walkers trapped on drifting ice floe
A Latvian icebreaker rescued people stranded on a drifting ice floe, according to the Freeport of Riga authorities.
VIDEO โฉ Icebreaker "Varma" rescues people blown onto a drifting ice floe in the sea
The icebreaker 'Varma' successfully rescued two individuals stranded on a drifting ice floe near Plieลciems in Latvia.
The icebreaker 'Varma' rescues two people blown out to sea on a drifting ice floe
An icebreaker named 'Varma' successfully rescued two individuals who had been blown onto a drifting piece of ice near Plieลciems, Latvia.
Serious incident in the Baltic Sea. Services recorded a leak
Approximately 10,000 liters of heating oil leaked from an icebreaker tug near the port of Ajos in Kemi, Finland.
Russian Icebreakers are Approaching Estonia
Russian icebreakers, including the world's largest nuclear icebreaker Sibir, are nearing Estonia amid slowed exports due to ice conditions.
Kemi Ajosโ oil spill response work has been completed: The rescue department collected 7,500 liters of fuel oil from the sea
The Lapland rescue department concluded its oil spill response operations in Kemi Ajos harbor, successfully collecting 7,500 liters of fuel oil that leaked from an icebreaker last week.
VIDEO: Icebreaker 'Varma' Leads a 11-Ship Long Convoy This Season
The icebreaker 'Varma' has assisted 81 ships so far this season and recently led an 11-ship convoy across the Gulf of Riga amid challenging ice conditions.
Russian nuclear icebreaker in the Gulf of Finland
A Russian nuclear icebreaker, the Sibir, is currently in the Gulf of Finland amidst worsening ice conditions impacting maritime trade.
Thick ice can paralyze Russian oil export โ calls in nuclear-powered icebreaker
Thick ice in the Baltic Sea is threatening to halt Russian oil exports, prompting Russia to deploy a nuclear-powered icebreaker.
Difficult Ice Conditions for Ships Are Yet to Come
Ships are currently facing ice-related challenges at sea, but more severe conditions are expected as the ice starts to melt, according to Captain Andres Saar of the icebreaker Botnica.
Difficult water conditions for ships are yet to come
Ship navigation is facing challenges due to ice conditions, which are expected to worsen as temperatures rise and thawing begins, according to Captain Andres Saar of the icebreaker Botnica.
Newspaper: Russian nuclear vessel in the Gulf of Finland
Russia has requested its state nuclear energy company Rosatom to send an icebreaker to the Gulf of Finland due to severe ice conditions affecting maritime exports.
The strongest icebreaker Botnica in Estonia works in the Gulf of Riga for the first time
Estonia's most powerful icebreaker, Botnica, is operating in the Gulf of Riga for the first time this year due to extremely challenging ice conditions.
Captain: This is the hardest winter for Botnica
The captain of the icebreaker Botnica claims that this winter is the most challenging for the ship.
THE GLACIER "VARMA" RETURNS TO THE RIGA GULF AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF BREAK
The icebreaker "Varma" has resumed its mission in the Riga Gulf after a several-year hiatus, facing challenging ice conditions this winter.
Icebreaking "Varma" has a lot of work in the Baltic Sea
The icebreaker "Varma" is actively engaged in assisting other ships navigate through ice-covered waters in the Baltic Sea, as ice conditions remain challenging.
Financial Times: Chinese nuclear icebreaker raises concerns in America
A report from Financial Times reveals that China is intensifying its strategic activities in the Arctic, aimed at new shipping routes and natural resources with its 'Polar Silk Road' vision, highlighted by the unveiling of a new nuclear icebreaker.
China 'conquers' the Arctic with a revolutionary nuclear icebreaker
China has launched a nuclear-powered icebreaker capable of breaking ice up to 2.5 meters thick, marking a significant advancement in its Arctic ambitions amid escalating competition for the region.
Major Oil Spill at Kemin Ajoke Port from Icebreaker
A significant oil spill at Kemin Ajoke port involves the leakage of approximately ten cubic meters of fuel oil from an icebreaker, equivalent to a tanker truck's worth of oil.
The Maritime Administration issues important message - will break ice in the Luleรฅ archipelago
The Swedish Maritime Administration has announced that the icebreaker Oden will be conducting ice-breaking operations in the southern fairway leading into Luleรฅ from February 12 to February 14, 2023.
Icebreaker Orders Create Jobs โ Marttinen: "The Number of Finnish Workers at Shipyards Must Be Increased"
A skills shortage threatens to slow down the positive momentum of Finland's maritime industry, leading to calls for increasing domestic workforce participation.
Stubbs talks about his relationship with Trump: 'I think I last sent a message last week'
Finnish President Alexander Stubb discusses his relationship with former President Donald Trump, noting that while communication continues, it is less frequent than during the Arctic icebreaker deal negotiations.
The icebreaker 'Varma' has assisted 17 ships this winter
The icebreaker 'Varma' has successfully aided 17 vessels navigating to and from Riga Port this winter, while also managing substantial ice thickness in the area.
Icebreaker 'Varma' has assisted 17 ships this winter
The icebreaker 'Varma' has provided assistance to 17 ships navigating to and from the port of Riga this winter, marking its first operation outside the port area since 2018.
T&T: A 140-Meter Icebreaker Became a Giant Problem for the USA
The U.S. decided to build a new icebreaker in 2019, but the project has turned out to be more challenging than expected, with costs doubling from the initial estimate of $750 million and a revised completion date that pushes beyond 2024.
On the way to Russia - explosion on a cargo ship: an icebreaker was needed
An explosion occurred in the engine room of a Liberian-flagged ship in the Neva Bay, leading to a fire that was extinguished after several hours.
Transport Administration Sends Icebreaker to Tallinn Area
The Transport Administration is dispatching an icebreaker to the Tallinn area next week to assist ports facing increasingly severe ice conditions.
The Captain of the Port of Riga Issues an Order for the Icebreaker 'Varma' to Break Ice in the Gulf of Riga
The icebreaker 'Varma' has departed from the port to carry out ice-breaking operations in the Gulf of Riga following an order from the Captain of the Port of Riga.
Icebreaker Alarm: The Budget Runs Out if the Cold Continues
The Swedish icebreaker fleet is gearing up for full operation as cold weather necessitates assistance for weaker vessels, but budget concerns are arising as they may run out in just over two weeks.
What It Takes to Drill Into an Antarctic Glacier
The article details a mission led by engineer Paul Anker aboard the icebreaker Araon to drill into the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica for environmental research.
Russia has used its only icebreaker to bypass US sanctions on liquefied gas exports, says Bloomberg
Russia has continued liquefied natural gas exports using its only icebreaker, the Christophe De Margerie, to navigate US sanctions affecting the Arctic LNG 2 project.