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How to build an icebreaker in three years

It’s not that hard, if you ask the right people. This is a reproduction…

The nitty-gritty detail of an icebreaker contract: Analysis

This is a reproduction of an article that first appeared on Sixty Degrees North.…

The Northwest Passage has the potential to disrupt global trade. But there’s a catch

Thanks to global warming, the Northwest Passage is increasingly being seen as an alternative…

South Korea launches task force to prepare for Arctic shipping route
South Korea launches task force to prepare for Arctic shipping route

The South Korean city of Busan has taken a significant step toward securing its…

Canada’s Davie planning major investment in U.S. shipyard: Commentary

In a recent speech, Davie’s CEO stressed the important role of industrial cooperation, including…

The key drivers of Canada’s Arctic economy: An introduction
The key drivers of Canada’s Arctic economy: An introduction

There’s far more to the Canadian Arctic’s economy than the Northwest Passage. In the…

Shipping on Northern Sea Route lags far behind plans
Shipping on Northern Sea Route lags far behind plans

For years, Vladimir Putin has insisted that annual shipments on the far northern route…

The state of play in Europe’s icebreaker industry: Commentary

A quick look at current icebreaker operations and procurement programs on the Eastern side…