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Rosmorport Cancels Icebreaker Contract Amid Sanctions, Delays
8/15/2025
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Story summary
- Rosmorport canceled a contract for two icebreakers due to construction delays and Western sanctions.
- The 18.5-billion-ruble deal with Onega Shipbuilding Plant aimed to produce dual-fuel vessels.
- These icebreakers were intended for year-round operation in multiple seas, capable of navigating 1.5-meter thick ice.
- Delivery was postponed from 2024 to 2026, with no progress made on construction.
