Defence

How Finland’s multi-billion icebreaker deal with the US could leave the country in a frosty spot

A landmark US partnership puts Finland’s world-leading icebreaker in the spotlight. As its shipyards gear up for billions in orders, questions remain over politics, dependency and who is truly at the helm.

Business

Inside Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s first luxury icebreaker cruise experience

Frozen seas are no barrier for the crew aboard the world’s first luxury ice-breaking ship.

Affairs

Icebreakers: life on board

Many seamen see icebreaking as a career pinnacle. We peek into the snug cabins, well-kitted kitchen and memorabilia-filled gym to see what serving on icebreaker ‘Kontio’ is really like. You can also catch up…

Affairs

Icebreakers: rescue know-how

Finland has obvious natural advantages that have helped it become an icebreaking powerhouse but the country’s dominance in the field is startling. We travel to the Bay of Bothnia to bear witness to the…