Icebreakers to get new home ports in Pori and Kemi
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Arctia Oy, which manages Finland's icebreaker fleet, has made significant changes to the positioning of its vessels. Moving forward, the company's icebreakers will use the ports of Pori and Kemi as their home ports when they are not in operation at sea.
Icebreakers are needed in Finland especially during the winter, when sea lanes freeze over. During the summer season, from May to December, the icebreakers spend their time in ports undergoing maintenance and waiting for the next winter. Until now, the vessels have been stationed in various parts of the country, but the new arrangement will streamline the management of the fleet.
Arctia Oy's fleet consists of a total of eight heavy icebreakers. The choice between Pori and Kemi is based on the ports' good locations and their capabilities to service large vessels. Kemi is a natural base in the north, while Pori offers good connections to the western sea area.
The change does not affect the icebreakers' primary mission, which is to keep Finland's sea lanes open for merchant shipping during the winter. However, the new home ports will ensure that the vessels are efficiently maintained and ready for departure as soon as the first ice begins to form at sea.
Sources: Daily Finland
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