Canada's Davie, Builder of Icebreakers, Plans Major Investment in U.S. Shipyard open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

I spent so much time discussing this, that I forgot to write about it. Here is my take on President Trump and his recent announcement concerning forty Icebreakers. Big Ones. open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Today marks one year and 62 articles (40 about icebreaking) since I started Sixty Degrees North. Check out the article for an overview of the past year and links to my most popular articles. Happy Anniversary, Sixty Degrees North! open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

We would like to congratulate Seaspan for the long-awaited construction contract! The #PolarClass2 Canadian Coast Guard heavy polar #icebreaker will be among the most advanced and capable #icebreaking vessels in the world. seaspan.com/press-release/…

Canada is building icebreakers! I'll have more on the contract with Davie soon. But for now, check out: Seaspan Awarded Contract to Build Heavy Icebreaker open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Davie Awarded Contract to Build Canadian Polar Icebreaker. This contract is different, as it is a fixed-price contract that includes design work. And part of the build will happen in Finland. I'll be following this one closely. open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Sixty Degrees North brings you some icebreaker news that you might have missed: -Baltic Sea Update -Media day on IB Sisu -Hull of first Finnish Navy corvette completed -Great Lakes Icebreaker design tests -Sweden/Estonia icebreaker plans. open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

How to Build an Icebreaker in Three Years open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Looks like the #PolarClass6 cruise ship Hanseatic Spirit has required assistance from the Finnish #icebreakers Kontio and Polaris when visiting Kemi. This must have been quite a spectacle for the passengers — only the northern lights are missing! (📷 Edgar Hasse) 🧵👇

Today, a short break from icebreakers to highlight a Finnish Palm Sunday tradition. Tomorrow, back to icebreakers with some recent news concerning the U.S. Coast Guard's Arctic Security Cutter. Life in Finland: The Witches of Palm Sunday open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

On April 11th, the U.S. Coast Guard published a Request for Information for its Arctic Security Cutter program. This RFI includes the initial requirements for the vessels (more modest than I expected) and includes foreign shipyards. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Coincidentally, I was just finishing an article about RMC's capabilities based on my visit there in March when news broke overnight. Definitely worth a read. open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Finland Increasing Defense Spending, Bringing Back Landmines open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Life in Finland: Celebrating Vappu 2025 (May Day) open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Today, Sixty Degrees North brings you a wrap-up of recent news concerning U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking, including an update on the PSC, recent Executive Orders, and the latest USCG RFIs. open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

There's plenty of work for U.S. domestic shipbuilders, even if the U.S. purchases allied-built icebreakers. The Need for More Ships: U.S. Navy Edition open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Remembrance at the Netherlands American Cemetery: A Memorial Day reflection. open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

An update on the growing reach of my little writing hobby: - Cited by Congressional Research Service - Quoted in the Wall Street Journal - Partnership with Arctic Today Next: analysis of existing designs suitable for USCG Arctic Security Cutter. open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Breaking News: Davie Plans Acquisition of Gulf Copper's Texas Shipyards open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…

Just for fun, I took a look at what some responses to the U.S. Coast Guard's RFI might be based on publicly available information. Here's what I came up with: open.substack.com/pub/sixtydegre…