In recent months, there has been excitement in Pori as the Mäntyluoto shipyard shows signs of a strong revival due to new ownership by the Canadian Davie group. This shipyard plays a significant role in the construction of icebreakers being manufactured by the Helsinki shipyard, specializing in the production of blocks for icebreakers. Currently, the shipyard has contracts for three icebreakers destined for North America, including work on the Polar Max icebreaker commissioned by the Canadian government.

As the shipyard engages in the construction of block components for the Polar Max and prepares to take on block production for two icebreakers for the United States, there is a marked increase in workforce demand. The current staff of approximately 170 is expected to grow to about 250, with further implications for local service providers and suppliers. Niko Suomela, the CEO of Sata Shipbuilding, estimates that the shipyard's operations will bring work opportunities for a similar number of various service providers and suppliers, suggesting a blossoming local economy around the shipyard.

Overall, the revival of the Mäntyluoto shipyard signals a significant boost not only in direct employment but also in the broader economic ecosystem of Pori, making it a focal point of industrial activity in the region. As recruitment efforts intensify, the local populace can expect a revitalized job market, driven by new contracts and partnerships in the maritime sector, further enhancing the city's economic landscape.