Finnish icebreaker builders continue to strengthen their position as the world’s leading firms and their ability to meet the growing demand for icebreaking vessels.
Polar Security Cutter
DHS approves full production of first Polar Security Cutter
The Department of Homeland Security this week approved full production of the first U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC). The Coast Guard also received DHS approval for low-rate initial production of the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC).
The Coast Guard hailed the DHS decision as a significant milestone bringing the service closer to renewing and enhancing operational capabilities in both the polar regions and the American.
Approval for Polar Security Cutter full production enables the...
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Coast Guard Greenlights ‘Full Production’ of Polar Security Cutter Icebreaker Years Behind Schedule
The construction of the first heavy icebreaker built in the United States in nearly five decades continues to inch along. The Department of Homeland Security approved the start of “full production” on the initial Polar Security Cutter on April 30, 2025.
US Coast Guard Negotiating With Finland’s Rauma Marine For Construction of Up to Five Icebreakers, Helsinki Press Reports
In what could dramatically accelerate expansion of U.S. Arctic capabilities the Coast Guard is reportedly in negotiations with Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) for three to five medium-sized icebreakers….
US Coast Guard Seeking Information To Fast-Track Icebreaker Construction To Just 36 months
The U.S. Coast Guard has published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input about construction of a medium-size icebreaker in just three years. The RFI is addressed to both U.S. and international shipyards highlighting the recent efforts to collaborate with Arctic partners in Canada and...
Bollinger Shipyards Awarded Nearly $1B to Cover Cost Overruns of Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter Program
Mississippi-based Bollinger Shipyards has received a $951.6 million Fixed-Price-Incentive-Firm Target (FPIF) contract modification from the U.S. Coast Guard to continue designing and constructing the first new heavy icebreakers, also known as the Polar Security Cutter (PSC).
Polar Icebreakers May Be Key to Jumpstarting American Shipbuilding New Report Finds
The recently-signed ICE Pact, focused on the development of icebreakers, represents a unique opportunity to revitalize American shipbuilding, a new report by the Wilson Center, a think tank, finds. It could function as a test-bed for shipbuilding and policy innovation.
Coast Guard Begins Construction of First Heavy Polar Icebreaker in Five Decades
The U.S. Coast Guard has received approval to commence construction of its first heavy polar icebreaker in more than 50 years. The milestone announcement comes as the service also reveals…
U.S. Coast Guard Heavy Icebreaker Production Decision Expected This Week After Multi-Year Delay
In a major step for the U.S. Coast Guard’s efforts to construct its first heavy icebreaker in 50 years, the production decision by the Department of Homeland Security is expected this week.
Icebreaker ‘Aiviq’ to Join U.S. Coast Guard Before End of Year to Bolster Arctic Presence
By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – Commercial Polar icebreaker Aiviq will join the U.S Coast Guard inventory before the end of the calendar year, officials announced during a Congressional hearing on…