tion start. For RMC, the direct and indirect employment impact of both of these two projects is something to be especially pleased about. The projected direct employment impact of the two icebreakers is about 2,000 person-years, and the total impact is expected to be about 5,000 person-years. The icebreakers will be delivered in 2028 for operation in the harshest marine environments in the world. The corvette and icebreaker projects are temporally overlapping.
“ Squadron 2020 is a strategic project for Finland, and the icebreaker project opens a whole new dimension for our marine industry. RMC has become a leading supplier of government vessels and military vessels in Finland. Together the projects boost economic activity significantly, particularly in Rauma region and Satakunta. The efficient execution of the projects, safeguarding mutual interests, is of crucial importance to the whole of Finland. I believe that RMC will provide interesting job opportunities to numerous professionals also in upcoming years,” says the Finnish Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen, who is originally from Rauma.
The investments made by the shipyard, the strengthening of capabilities in steel production, and the enhanced level of expertise have improved RMC’ s operational proficiency also in the international market.
“ We are expanding our expert organisation from 300 to about 400 employees, which will support our competency strategy. We are building capabilities and an independent project organisation for the icebreakers, and we have a significant national responsibility for the execution of also this new international project,” CEO Nieminen concludes. n
Source: Rauma Marine Constructions Oy
The keel of the third multipurpose corvette, whose construction began last August, was laid in Rauma on 14 January 2026. All four multipurpose corvettes are now in production. The project’ s direct employment impact in Finland is approximately 3,600 person-years. seatec 1 / 2026 33