Davie’s Helsinki Yard Secures Contract to Build Finland’s Newest Icebreaker

Davie’s Helsinki Shipyard has won a contract to build Finland’s newest icebreaker, adding another vessel to a rapidly expanding order book for the Canadian shipbuilder’s Finnish operations as governments on both sides of the Atlantic seek to renew aging icebreaker fleets.

The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency selected DNY Finland Oy, which operates Helsinki Shipyard, to build the 96-meter Aino. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with delivery targeted for September 2029. The vessel will replace Voima, Finland’s 70-year-old B-class icebreaker. 

“Finnish winter shipping is based on long-term expertise and close cooperation. It is important that we get the icebreaker project