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POLAR BEAR

POLAR BEAR

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), male at the Andrée Monument on Vitön, Svalbard. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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POLAR BEAR

POLAR BEAR

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), males. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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POLAR BEAR

POLAR BEAR

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), a mother with cub on a snowy beach in Svalbard. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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POLAR BEAR

POLAR BEAR

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), young male. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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POLAR BEAR

POLAR BEAR

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), young male. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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GLACIER FRONT

GLACIER FRONT

Glacier front in the inner part of Krossfjorden, Svalbard. Norway. Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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GLACIER FRONT

GLACIER FRONT

Glacier front in the inner part of Krossfjorden, Svalbard. Norway. Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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WALRUS

WALRUS

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), female. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus). Odobenus rosmarus (Linnaeus, 1758) Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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STELLER'S EIDER

STELLER'S EIDER

Steller's eider (Polysticta stelleri). Steller's eider (Polysticta stelleri). Polysticta stelleri (Pallas, 1769) Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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KING EIDER

KING EIDER

Spectabilis (Somateria spectabilis). King Eider (Somateria spectabilis). Somateria spectabilis Linné, 1758Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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CORMORANT

CORMORANT

Cormorant (Gulosus aristotelis). View. Phalacrocorax aristotelis. European shag, sight. Common shag (Gulosus aristotelis). Gulosus aristotelis Linné, 1758Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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CORMORANT

CORMORANT

Cormorant (Gulosus aristotelis). View. Phalacrocorax aristotelis. European shag, sight. Common shag (Gulosus aristotelis). Gulosus aristotelis Linné, 1758Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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North America Sees Northern Lights Illuminating Night Sky 2

In some regions of Canada and the US, the Northern Lights were spotted on Wednesday, November 5, as an eruption of solar material prompted one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year to impact Earth.

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US/Canada: Northern Lights Illuminate Night Sky

In some regions of the US and Canada, the Northern Lights were spotted on Wednesday, November 5, as an eruption of solar material prompted one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year to impact Earth, creating a chance to see the aurora on Thursday, November 6, for nearly half of the US and potentially most of Canada, including its southernmost regions, with visibility particularly high across Western Canada and the northern territories.

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REINDEER

REINDEER

The Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) is a subspecies of wild reindeer, which is found only in Svalbard. It is a wild reindeer, which has short legs and is the smallest subspecies of reindeer. Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus (Vrolik [de], 1829) Rangifer tarandus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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CROWN PRINCESS IN OSAKA

CROWN PRINCESS IN OSAKA

Crown Princess Victoria at the Nordic Pavilion and Nordic Arctic Day at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, October 11, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria is on an official visit to Japan from October 9 to 15.Second person from left: Torsten Nielsen, Denmark's Senior Arctic Official, Kennet Høegh, Chair of Senior Arctic Officials, Katarina Bjelke, Director General of the Swedish Research Council, Viktoria Li, Swedish Ambassador in Japan, Anders Adlercreutz, Finland's Minister for Education and Nordic Cooperation and President of the Nordic Council of Ministers, Crown Princess Victoria, Sweden's Minister of Public Administration Erik Slottner, Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers, Katarina Gårdfeldt, Director General of the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat, Axel Wernhoff, Deputy Director-General, Kalle Kankaanpää, Finland's Senior Arctic Official.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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Templemars Crime Fiction Fair - France

Templemars Crime Fiction Fair - France

Alicja Sinicka, ecrivaine polonaise, lors du Salon du Polar de Templemars (59), le 27 septembre 2025 - Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Templemars Crime Fiction Fair - France

Templemars Crime Fiction Fair - France

Alicja Sinicka, ecrivaine polonaise, lors du Salon du Polar de Templemars (59), le 27 septembre 2025 - Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Templemars Crime Fiction Fair - France

Templemars Crime Fiction Fair - France

Joaquim de Freitas, illustrateur, lors du Salon du Polar de Templemars (59), le 27 septembre 2025 - Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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North America Enjoys Celestial Light Show 3

Minor geomagnetic storm effects on Sunday night, September 14, made the northern lights visible in parts of Canada and the United States.

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North America Enjoys Celestial Light Show 2

Minor geomagnetic storm effects on Sunday night, September 14, made the northern lights visible in parts of Canada and the United States. This video was filmed from a New York City–San Francisco flight, somewhere over Michigan.

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Northern North America Enjoys Celestial Light Show

Minor geomagnetic storm effects on Sunday night, September 14, made the northern lights visible across Canada and the northern United States, including parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota.

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

CEO of Helsinki Shipyard Kim Salmi (L) and CEO of Davie, James Davies shake hands during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ("ICE Pact") between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

CEO of Helsinki Shipyard Kim Salmi (L) and CEO of Davie, James Davies during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ("ICE Pact") between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

CEO of Helsinki Shipyard Kim Salmi during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ("ICE Pact") between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

CEO of Helsinki Shipyard Kim Salmi (L) and CEO of Davie, James Davies during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ("ICE Pact") between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

CEO of Helsinki Shipyard Kim Salmi (L) and CEO of Davie, James Davies during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ("ICE Pact") between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

CEO of Davie, James Davies during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ("ICE Pact") between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Canada's and Finland's representatives during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Canada's and Finland's representatives during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Canada's and Finland's representatives during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Canada's and Finland's representatives during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Davie's and Helsinki Shipyard's staff are seen together during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

CEO of Davie, James Davies speaks during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Daniel Sazonov, the Mayor of Helsinki speaks during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

CEO of Davie, James Davies speaks during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Government of Canada speaks during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Ship's propeller is seen during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Quebec's Minister of Economy Christopher Skeete speaks during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Finnish Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen speaks during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

Finnish Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

CEO of Inocea Group, Alex Vicefield speaks during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

The Polar Max project begins in the Helsinki Shipyard

CEO of Davie, James Davies speaks during a steel cutting ceremony for the beginning of construction of the Polar Max Icebreaker in Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland on August 20, 2025. Polar Max is the first newbuild project at the Helsinki Shipyard under Canadian-owned Davie's ownership. Project will be carried out in collaboration between Finnish and Canadian maritime industry experts and the finished vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the Canadian government by 2030. The project is aligned with the principles of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort ( ICE Pact ) between Finland, the United States and Canada. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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