Sisu’s icebreaking season has ended – a successful winter behind
The icebreaker Sisu has concluded its icebreaking season for now and has returned to its home port. The other Arctia icebreakers continue their work in other sea areas, but Sisu has completed its tasks for this winter as planned, as the ice conditions in the Gulf of Finland have eased.
This season went exceptionally well for Sisu. The Gulf of Finland sees a large volume of traffic, and despite the occasionally challenging ice conditions, the winter was relatively easy, as large and powerful commercial vessels helped smaller ships navigate through the ice. The most difficult ice conditions coincided with windy days, but thanks to the experienced crew and reliable technology, all missions were carried out safely and efficiently. Sisu assisted several commercial shipping routes in the eastern Gulf of Finland and helped ensure smooth winter navigation throughout its operational period.
Sisu’s stint was slightly shorter than that of the other icebreakers because it operated in the Gulf of Finland this time. “For many crew members, the eastern Gulf of Finland was a new area, giving us valuable experience in navigating and operating in new waterways,” says Sisu’s captain, Roy Eriksson, who also extends his thanks to the crew for a successful season.