Helsinki Shipyard

Helsinki Shipyard is the global leader in icebreakers, ice-capable vessels, and other specialized ships. With more than 160 years of shipbuilding heritage in the heart of Finland's capital, the shipyard designs, builds, and sustains some of the world's most capable vessels for the toughest operating environments. Its expertise spans icebreakers, coast guard and naval vessels, cruise ships, yachts, and other specialized vessels for both government and commercial customers.

The shipyard plays a central role in several major international programs. It is currently building one of the Canadian Coast Guard's new heavy polar icebreakers and supports groups participation in Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy. In 2026, the group secured a contract with the United States Coast Guard for five Arctic Security Cutters. The vessel design is based on Helsinki Shipyard's proven MPPS-100 platform, with basic design work being carried out in Helsinki and two vessels planned for construction at the shipyard.

Helsinki Shipyard is part of the Inocea Group, a privately owned international marine industrial group with shipyard operations in Canada (Davie Shipbuilding), the United States (Gulf Copper, Davie Defense), and Finland (Helsinki Shipyard, Sata Shipbuilding). Within the Group, Helsinki Shipyard serves as the center of excellence for ship design, Arctic technologies, and icebreaking expertise.