frame. Our fast delivery times make us the most affordable option on the market,” Nieminen says, adding that now it is time for the shipyard and its network to prove themselves.

CUTTER DELIVERY IN 2028

The icebreakers will be built at the Rauma shipyard and will be completed in 2028. Satakunta University of Applied Sciences is participating in the project as a training partner.

“ Our focus is straightforward: execute with discipline, manage risk rigorously, and deliver two cutters that are ready to operate in the world’ s harshest

maritime environment from day one,” Nieminen lays out the plan.

RMC’ s role is central in the ASC program which emphasizes schedule certainty, low technical risk, and the use of a mature, production-ready design to meet the Coast Guard’ s urgent operational requirements.

Under the contract, RMC will construct the cutters based on the proven Multi-Purpose Icebreaker( MPI) design, developed by Seaspan Shipyards in collaboration with Aker Arctic Technology. The vessels will be built in cooperation with the US shipbuilder Bollinger Shipyards.

Our fast delivery times make us the most affordable option on the market. photo: ELMERI ELO

Mika Nieminen, CEO at Rauma Marine Constructions:“ Our focus is straightforward: execute with discipline, manage risk rigorously, and deliver two cutters that are ready to operate in the world’ s harshest maritime environment from day one.”

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