Icebreaker Tarmo docks in Saaremaa after working in the Liivi Bay
Estonia's icebreaker Tarmo has docked in Saaremaa to replenish supplies and repair machinery after two weeks of icebreaking operations in Liivi Bay.
Severe ice conditions increased icebreaking costs by a couple of million euros
This winter's severe ice conditions have raised Estonia's icebreaking costs by over two million euros compared to recent winters.
PHOTOS AND VIDEO: The sister ships Tarmo and Varma meet in the Gulf of Riga
The Estonian icebreaker Tarmo and the Latvian sister ship Varma met in the Gulf of Riga during icebreaking operations, marking a historic encounter after 30 years.
The Port of Turku Has Experienced the Worst Ice Winter in Years – 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.
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.