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08 New Ice Age hits Finnish shipyards The United States relies on Finnish expertise to create an icebreaker armada for its Coast Guard. According to a new deal struck between Finland and the USA, four icebreakers will be built in Finland and seven in the United States. The icebreaker order is a concrete example of long-term cooperation between Finland and the United States and will also serve to boost cooperation within the ICE Pact between Finland, the United States and Canada. SEATEC interviewed Sakari Puisto, the Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs, about the significance of the contract.

12 Davie Defense Signs Agreement with the United States Coast Guard U. S.-based shipbuilder Davie Defense, part of the same group as Helsinki Shipyard, has reached an agreement with the United States Coast Guard for five Arctic Security Cutter – class vessels that will strengthen and expand the United States’ operational capabilities in the Arctic.

14 Maritime Safety Starts With Comprehensive Signage Solutions

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