The Maritime Administration: The state should pay for icebreaking
The Swedish Maritime Administration is urging the government to assume full financial responsibility for icebreaking operations, highlighting its significance for the country's shipping economy.
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.
There is no threat of disruption to passenger ferry traffic in the Gulf of Finland
Passenger ferry traffic between Estonia and Finland can continue safely due to current water levels and ice conditions, with icebreaking operations set to begin around Tallinn next week.
Icebreakers start work in the Tallinn area
Icebreaking operations will begin in the Tallinn area starting February 11, following severe ice conditions that necessitate additional requirements for vessels visiting the ports.