Icebreakers Unite: A Trilateral Alliance

The Ice Pact is a strategic trilateral partnership among the United States, Finland, and Canada focused on developing icebreaker vessels. This initiative encompasses three main components: sharing information on icebreaker construction, enhancing workforce capabilities in each country, and addressing global demand through cooperation among shipyards. Finland's selection stems from its advanced capabilities in icebreaker production, particularly the Helsinki shipyard, which leads in expertise and contributes significantly to the majority of the world's operational icebreakers.