National Coordinators of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) Meet in Helsinki, Finland

Representatives from the United States, Canada, and Finland discussed concrete implementation of this important initiative to build Arctic and Polar icebreakers.

Joint Press release

HELSINKI – The National Coordinators of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) and other officials from the Governments of the United States, Canada, and Finland met in Helsinki March 4-5.

The participants reaffirmed their commitment to the ICE Pact initiative and its goal to build best-in-class Arctic and Polar icebreakers, boost economic growth, and revitalize the shipbuilding industry. All parties recognized the need to enhance our Arctic and Polar icebreaking capabilities and the mutual interest in our nations having a strong presence in the Arctic.

Participants discussed technical collaboration on icebreaker design and production, shipyard workforce development, allies and partners engagement, and research, development and innovation related to the Arctic and Polar regions.

The participants agreed to continue their work and to meet again in May in Canada.