List of icebreakers

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This is a list of icebreakers and other special icebreaking vessels (except cargo ships and tankers) capable of operating independently in ice-covered waters. Ships known to be in service are presented in bold.{{cite web|url=http://portal.fma.fi/sivu/www/baltice/jaanmurtajalista.pdf |title=THE WORLD ICEBREAKER AND ICEBREAKING SUPPLY VESSEL FLEET |author=Ilmari Aro |date=17 November 2008 |publisher=Baltic Icebreaking Management |accessdate=7 April 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195209/http://portal.fma.fi/sivu/www/baltice/jaanmurtajalista.pdf |archivedate=29 October 2013 }}[http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg552/docs/MAJOR%20ICEBREAKERS%20Chart.pdf Major icebreakers of the world]. USCG Office of Waterways and Ocean Policy. {{retrieved | accessdate=2012-11-25}}

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[[Argentina]]

  • {{ship|ARA|General San Martín}} (1954–1982; broken up)
  • {{ship|ARA|Almirante Irízar}} (1978–2007, 2017–)
  • {{ship|ARA|Bahía Paraíso}} (1980–1989; sank in Antarctica)
  • A new icebreaking Antarctic logistics vessel is planned to enter service in the late 2020s.{{cite web|url=https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2021/december/11185-naval-shipyard-tandanor-to-build-new-icebreaker-for-argentina.html|title=Naval shipyard Tandanor to build new icebreaker for Argentina|publisher=Navy Recognition|date=30 December 2021|accessdate=16 January 2022}}

[[Australia]]

  • Aurora Australis (1990–2020; decommissioned)
  • Nuyina (2021–){{cite web|url=https://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2021/australia-raises-the-flag-on-new-antarctic-icebreaker/|title=Flying the flag over Australia's new icebreaker|website=Australian Antarctic Division|date=20 August 2021|accessdate=11 September 2021}}

[[Austria]]

[[Azerbaijan]]

  • Kapitan A. Radzhabov (1992–1999; laid up){{csr|register=SEAWEB|id=7406332|shipname=Kapitan A. Radzhabov|accessdate=2017-10-29}}

[[Canada]]

{{see also|ICE Pact}}

= [[Canadian Coast Guard]] =

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  • {{ship|CGS|Northern Light}} (1876–1890; sold)
  • {{ship|CGS|Stanley}} (1888–1935; broken up)
  • {{ship|CGS|Minto}} (1899–1915; sold to Russia)
  • {{ship|CGS|Montcalm}} (1904–1942; sold to Russia)
  • {{ship|CGS|Earl Grey}} (1909–1914; sold to Russia)
  • {{ship|CGS|Mikula}} (1916; 1923–1937; ex-J.D. Hazen, ex-Mikula Seleaninovich; broken up)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Saurel}} (1929–1967; broken up)[http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/Ccg/usque_Ship_Details Ships of the CCG 1850–1967] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091217114023/http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/USQUE_Ship_Details |date=2009-12-17 }}. Canadian Coast Guard. {{retrieved | accessdate=2012-11-28}}
  • {{ship|CCGS|N.B. McLean}} (1930–1979; broken up)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Ernest Lapointe}} (1939–1978; museum ship)
  • {{ship|CCGS|C.D. Howe}} (1950–1969; sold to private company)
  • {{ship|CCGS|D'Iberville}} (1952–1983; broken up)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Labrador}} (1954–1987; broken up)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Montcalm}} (1957–1988; broken up)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Sir William Alexander|1959|6}} (1959–1989; CCGS William since 1987; sold to private company)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Sir Humphrey Gilbert}} (1959–2001; sold to private company)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Alexander Henry}} (1959–1984; museum ship)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Camsell}} (1959–1988; broken up)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Wolfe}} (1959–1988; broken up)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Tupper}} (1959–1997; sold to private company)
  • {{ship|CCGS|John A. Macdonald}} (1960–1991; broken up)
  • {{ship|CCGS|John Cabot|1965|6}} (1965–1994; sold to private company)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Norman McLeod Rogers}} (1969–1993; sold to Chile)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Louis S. St-Laurent}} (1969–)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Griffon}} (1970–)
  • Pierre Radisson class
  • {{ship|CCGS|Pierre Radisson}} (1977–)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Amundsen}} (1979–)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Des Groseilliers}} (1982–)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Henry Larsen}} (1987–)
  • Samuel Risley class
  • {{ship|CCGS|Samuel Risley}} (1985–)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Earl Grey}} (1986–)
  • Martha L. Black class
  • {{ship|CCGS|Martha L. Black}} (1986–)
  • {{ship|CCGS|George R. Pearkes}} (1986–)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Sir Wilfrid Laurier}} (1986–)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Kopit Hopson 1752}} (1986–; ex-Edward Cornwallis)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Sir William Alexander}} (1987–)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Ann Harvey}} (1987–)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Terry Fox}} (1991–)
  • Interim icebreakers
  • {{ship|CCGS|Captain Molly Kool}} (2019–; ex-Vidar Viking)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Jean Goodwill}} (2022–; ex-Balder Viking)
  • {{ship|CCGS|Vincent Massey}} (2023–; ex-Tor Viking){{cite web|title=Canada Acts on Icebreaker Shortage|url=https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/canada-acts-on-icebreaker-shortage|publisher=The Maritime Executive|date=6 July 2018|accessdate=21 July 2018}}{{cite web|title=SHIPPING NEWS: Halifax's ice-free status nearly on the rocks|url=https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/business/shipping-news-halifaxs-ice-free-status-nearly-on-the-rocks-293455/|work=The Chronicle Herald|date=19 March 2019|accessdate=29 March 2019}}
  • {{ship|CCGS|Judy LaMarsh}} (2023–; ex-Mangystau-2){{cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2021/11/canadian-coast-guard-announces-an-addition-to-the-southern-icebreaking-fleet-with-the-purchase-of-light-icebreaker-from-atlantic-towing-limited.html|title=Canadian Coast Guard announces an addition to the southern icebreaking fleet with the purchase of light icebreaker from Atlantic Towing Limited|publisher=Government of Canada|date=10 November 2021|accessdate=10 November 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadian-coast-guard-names-light-icebreaker-the-ccgs-judy-lamarsh-821356942.html|title=Canadian Coast Guard names light icebreaker - the CCGS Judy LaMarsh|publisher=Canadian Coast Guard|date=3 October 2022|accessdate=3 October 2022}}
  • New icebreakers and icebreaking vessels planned as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy
  • sixteen multi-purpose vessels{{cite web|url=https://nss.seaspan.com/project/multi-purpose-vessels/|title=Multi-Purpose Vessels|website=Seaspan Shipyards|accessdate=16 January 2022}}
  • six medium-sized "program icebreakers"{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/08/six-new-icebreakers-to-be-built-for-canadian-coast-guard/|title= Six New Icebreakers to be Built for Canadian Coast Guard |publisher=Naval News|date=11 August 2019|accessdate=16 January 2022}}
  • two polar icebreakers
  • {{ship|CCGS|Arpatuuq}} (2030– (planned); under construction){{cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2024/08/working-with-the-north-for-the-north.html|title=Working with the North, for the North|publisher=Canadian Coast Guard|website=Government of Canada|date=19 August 2024|accessdate=19 August 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.seaspan.com/press-release/built-in-canada-for-canada-seaspan-begins-construction-on-heavy-polar-icebreaker-the-most-capable-ship-in-the-canadian-coast-guards-fleet/|title=Built in Canada for Canada: Seaspan Begins Construction on Heavy Polar Icebreaker, the Most Capable Ship in the Canadian Coast Guard’s Fleet|date=3 April 2025|accessdate=4 April 2025}}
  • {{ship|CCGS|Imnaryuaq}} (2030– (planned)){{cite web|url=https://helsinkishipyard.fi/davie-and-canadian-government-agree-on-heavy-icebreaker-construction-work-to-begin-at-helsinki-shipyard/|title=Davie and Canadian Government Agree on Heavy Icebreaker Construction – Work to Begin at Helsinki Shipyard|website=Helsinki Shipyard|date=8 March 2025|accessdate=26 April 2025}}
  • two modified Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessels{{cite web|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/irving-to-receive-58-million-for-minimal-changes-to-new-coast-guard-ships|title= Irving to receive $58 million for 'minimal' changes to new Coast Guard ships |publisher=Ottawa Citizen|date=7 February 2020|accessdate=16 January 2022}}
  • {{ship|CCGS|Donjek Glacier}} (2026– (planned); under construction){{cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2024/07/canadian-coast-guard-celebrates-new-arctic-and-offshore-patrol-ships-shipbuilding-milestones.html|title=Canadian Coast Guard celebrates new Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships shipbuilding milestones|website=Government of Canada|publisher=Canadian Coast Guard|date=31 July 2024|accessdate=1 August 2024}}
  • {{ship|CCGS|Sermilik Glacier}} (2027– (planned); under construction)

= [[Royal Canadian Navy]] =

  • {{ship|HMCS|Labrador}} (1954–1961; transferred to Coast Guard)
  • Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel
  • {{HMCS|Harry DeWolf}} (2021–){{Cite web |last=Melanson |first=Ryan |publisher=Government of Canada |date=25 June 2021 |access-date=20 July 2021 |title=HMCS Harry DeWolf: RCN to commission first new ship in over two decades|url=http://www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca/en/news-operations/news-view.page?doc=hmcs-harry-dewolf-rcn-to-commission-first-new-ship-in-over-two-decades/koej1iai }}
  • {{HMCS|Margaret Brooke}} (2022–){{Cite web|date=15 July 2021|title=Irving Shipbuilding delivers second Arctic patrol warship to Royal Canadian Navy|url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/irving-shipbuilding-delivers-second-arctic-patrol-warship-to-royal-canadian-navy-1.5510766|access-date=20 July 2021|website=CTV News}}
  • {{HMCS|Max Bernays}} (2024–){{Cite web |last=Defence |first=National |date=2024-05-03 |title=HMCS Max Bernays Commissioned today in Vancouver, B.C. |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/05/hmcs-max-bernays-commissioned-today-in-vancouver-bc.html |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=www.canada.ca}}
  • {{HMCS|William Hall}} (2024–){{cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/05/hmcs-william-hall-commissioned-into-service-in-halifax-ns.html|title=HMCS William Hall Commissioned into Service in Halifax, N.S.|website=Government of Canada|date=16 May 2024|accessdate=16 May 2024}}
  • {{HMCS|Frédérick Rolette}} (delivered)
  • {{HMCS|Robert Hampton Gray}} (under construction)

= Commercial =

  • Canmar Kigoriak (1979–2003; sold to Russia)
  • Robert LeMeur (1982–1997; sold to China)
  • Terry Fox (1983–1991; leased and later sold to the Canadian Coast Guard)
  • Arctic Kalvik (1983–2003; sold to Russia)
  • Ikaluk (1983–1998; Canmar Ikaluk since 1995; sold to Russia)
  • Miscaroo (1983–1998; Canmar Miscaroo since 1995; sold to Russia)
  • Arctic Ivik (1985–1997; sold and later converted to survey vessel Geco Snapper)
  • Polar S (2000–2022; ex-Njord, ex-Polar Star; broken up)
  • Polar Prince (2000–; ex-CCGS Sir Humphrey Gilbert)
  • Arcticaborg (2018–2019; transferred to Russia)

[[China]]

= [[State Oceanic Administration]] =

== [[Polar Research Institute of China]] ==

  • Xuě Lóng (雪龙; "Snow Dragon") (1993–)
  • Xuě Lóng 2 (雪龙2; "Snow Dragon 2") (2019–){{cite web|url=https://www.arctictoday.com/chinese-icebreaker-sails-to-north-pole-explores-remote-arctic-ridge/|title=Chinese icebreaker sails to North Pole, explores remote Arctic ridge|publisher=Arctic Today|date=12 August 2021|accessdate=16 October 2021}}

== North Sea Branch ==

  • Ji Di (极地; "Polar") (2024–){{csr|register=SEAWEB|id=9970351|shipname=GUANGZHOU 21110077|accessdate=29 December 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://news.now.com/home/international/player?newsId=544585|title=中國完全自主研製破冰科考船「極地號」料明年下半年執行任務|language=zh|date=29 December 2023|accessdate=29 December 2023}}

= [[People's Liberation Army Navy]] =

= [[China Marine Surveillance]] =

  • Haijian 111 (海监111; "Marine Surveillance 111") (2012–2013; transferred to the China Coast Guard)

= [[China Coast Guard]] =

  • Donghai 519 (东海519; "East China Sea 519") (2013–; ex-Haibing 721, ex-C721, ex-Haibing 102)
  • Haijing 6401 (海警6401; "China Coast Guard 6401") (2012–; ex-Haijing 1411, ex-Haijian 111, ex-Haibing 723)

= [[Sun Yat-sen University]] =

  • Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di (中山大学极地; "Sun Yat-sen University Polar") (2021–; ex-Beijing Ocean Leader, ex-Ikaluk, ex-Smit Sibu, ex-Canmar Ikaluk)

= [[Chinese Academy of Sciences]] =

  • Tan Suo San Hao (探索三号; "Discovery Three") (2024–){{cite web|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202412/26/WS676d070ea310f1265a1d51ab.html|title=China delivers independently-developed deep-sea scientific research, archaeological vessel|website=China Daily|date=26 December 2024|access-date=26 December 2024}}

= Other =

  • Bin Hai 293 (滨海293; "Coastal 293") (1997–2016; ex-Robert LeMeur; broken up)[http://www.robindesbois.org/wp-content/uploads/shipbreaking46.pdf Shipbreaking Bulletin of information and analysis on ship demolition #46, from October 1 to December 31, 2016]. Robin Des Bois, 31 January 2017. {{retrieved|accessdate=2016-02-12}}
  • Beijing Ocean Leader (北京号破冰船) (2018–2021; ex-Ikaluk, ex-Smit Sibu, ex-Canmar Ikaluk; sold to Sun Yat-sen University)

[[Chile]]

= [[Chilean Navy]] =

  • Piloto Pardo (1959–1997; sold to private company)[http://www.palmerstation.com/history/7585/simpson.html Chilean submarine Simpson calls at Palmer Station]. Palmer Station. {{retrieved|accessdate=2017-07-16}}
  • Almirante Óscar Viel (1995–2019; ex-Norman McLeod Rogers; decommissioned and later sunk as target){{cite web|url=https://www.armada.cl/noticias-navales/rompehielos-oscar-viel-se-despide-tras-navegar-lo-equivalente-a-casi|title=Rompehielos "Óscar Viel" se despide tras navegar lo equivalente a casi 20 vueltas al mundo|website=Armada de Chile|date=11 February 2019|accessdate=25 December 2022}}{{cite tweet|user=seawaves_mag|number=1440355561665560588|title=USS Mustin joined Chilean warships Almirante Cochrane, Capitan Prat, Almirante Reveros and Almirante Montt in a SINKEX of icebreaker Admiral Óscar Viel (ex-CCGS Norman McLeod Rogers) during Teamwork South 13-18 Sep. @CoastGuardCAN}}
  • Almirante Viel (2024–){{cite web|url=https://www.gob.cl/noticias/primer-buque-rompehielos-construido-sudamerica-almirante-viel-soberania-antartica/|title=Es chileno: Así es el primer buque rompehielos construido en Sudamérica|website=GobiernodeChile|date=3 July 2024|accessdate=5 July 2024}}

[[Denmark]]

Image:Ice breakers Danbjørn, Isbjørn and Thorbjørn in Frederikshavn.jpg]]

  • Bryderen (1884–1947; sold to Poland; broken up in 1960)
  • Isbjørn (1923–1965)[http://www.e-pages.dk/mmf/57/40 Mens vi venter på isen]. Maskinmesteren Februar 2009, page 36. {{retrieved|accessdate=2015-10-12}}
  • Lillebjørn (1926–1968)
  • Storebjørn (1931–1974; broken up)
  • Elbjørn (1954–1996; used as a restaurant ship until sold for scrap in 2019){{cite web|url=https://www.tv2nord.dk/artikel/vi-oedelaegger-vores-maritime-kulturarv|title=Tidligere Elbjørn-ejer: Vi ødelægger vores maritime kulturarv|language=da|publisher=TV2 Nord|date=6 May 2019|accessdate=18 August 2019}}
  • Danbjørn (1965–2013; sold for scrap in 2023){{cite web|url=https://www.tv2nord.dk/aalborg/isbrydere-blev-kaldt-oejebae-nu-er-koeberen-afsloeret|title=Isbrydere blev kaldt 'øjebæ': Nu er køberen afsløret|language=da|publisher=TV2 Nord|date=7 August 2023|accessdate=7 August 2023}}
  • Isbjørn (1966–2013; sold for scrap in 2023)
  • Thorbjørn (1980–2015; sold to private company)[http://www.dr.dk/nyheder/regionale/nordjylland/statslig-isbryder-solgt-bliver-i-danmark Statslig isbryder solgt – bliver i Danmark]. Nordjylland, 8 September 2015. {{retrieved|accessdate=2016-07-02}}

[[Estonia]]

=[[Estonian Maritime Museum]]=

  • Suur Tõll (1922–1940; museum ship in Tallinn since 1987)

=[[Estonian Maritime Administration]]=

  • Tarmo (1993–; purchased from Finland)
  • EVA 316 (1995–; ex-Lonna; purchased from Finland and converted for icebreaking)

=[[Port of Tallinn]]=

  • Karu (1988–2002; ex-Karhu, ex-Kapitan Chubakov; purchased from Finland and sold to Russia)
  • Botnica (2012–; purchased from Finland)

[[Finland]]

{{see also|ICE Pact}}

= State-owned icebreakers =

== Steam-powered ==

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== Diesel-electric ==

Image:Jäänmurtajia Katajanokan laiturissa.jpg, Helsinki]]

  • Sisu (1939–1974; transferred to the Finnish Navy)
  • Voima (1954–)
  • Karhu class
  • Karhu (1958–1986; sold to the Soviet Union)
  • Murtaja (1959–1986; broken up)
  • Sampo (1961–1987; sold to the city of Kemi)
  • Tarmo class
  • Tarmo (1963–1993; sold to Estonia)
  • Varma (1968–1994; sold to Latvia)
  • Apu (1970–2006; sold to Russia)
  • Hanse (1966–1998; sold to Greece; wrecked off Tunisia)
  • Urho class
  • Urho (1975–)
  • Sisu (1976–)
  • Otso class
  • Otso (1986–)
  • Kontio (1987–)
  • Multipurpose icebreakers
  • Fennica (1993–)
  • Nordica (1994–)
  • Botnica (1998–2012; sold to Estonia)
  • Polaris (2016–)
  • A new icebreaker is expected to enter service in 2028.{{cite web|url=https://www.tradewindsnews.com/shipyards/finland-confirms-plans-to-order-new-icebreaker-after-pact-with-us-and-canada/2-1-1754379|title= Finland confirms plans to order new icebreaker after pact with US and Canada|website=TradeWinds|date=16 December 2024|accessdate=17 December 2024|url-access=subscription}}

= [[Finnish Navy]] =

  • Louhi (1975–1986; ex-Sisu; broken up)
  • Louhi (2011–)

= [[Alfons Håkans]] =

  • Zeus of Finland (1995–; ex-Zeus)
  • Thetis (2016–2023; ex-Storm Express, ex-Maersk Shipper, ex-Maersk Placentia, ex-Placentia Bay; sold to Russia){{cite web|url=https://www.ts.fi/uutiset/6075472|title=Turkulaisvarustamon Kiinaan myymä alus matkaa Istanbuliin: "Kaupassa ei ole venäläisiä osapuolia"|language=fi|publisher=Turun Sanomat|date=15 August 2023|accessdate=16 August 2023|url-access=subscription}}

= [[Kemi|City of Kemi]] =

= [[Helsinki|City of Helsinki]] =

  • Otso (1936–1970s; sold)
  • Turso (1944–1945; handed over to the Soviet Union as war reparations)
  • Teuvo (1975–1985; sold)

[[France]]

= [[French Navy]] =

  • L'Astrolabe (2017–)[http://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/la-construction-de-lastrolabe-debute La construction de l'Astrolabe a débuté]. Mer et Marine, 6 January 2016. {{retrieved|accessdate=2016-02-07}}

= [[Compagnie du Ponant]] =

  • Le Commandant Charcot (2021–){{cite web|url=https://www.vard.com/articles/le-commandant-charcot-delivered|title=Le Commandant Charcot delivered|accessdate=3 August 2021|date=3 August 2021|publisher=Vard Group AS}}

= Other =

  • L'Astrolabe (1988–2017; ex-Austral Fish, ex-Fort Resolution; decommissioned and sold to private company)

[[Germany]]

{{See also|Icebreakers of Germany}}

= Historical =

  • Elbe (1911–??; museum ship)
  • Hindenburg (1916–1918; sunk by mine)
  • Stettin (1933–1981; museum ship)
  • Wal (1938–1990; museum ship)
  • Castor (1941–1945; sunk by mine but later raised by the Soviet Union)
  • Eisvogel (1942–1945; handed over to the Soviet Union)
  • Eisbär (1942–1946; handed over to the Soviet Union)
  • Pollux (1943–1945; sunk by mine)

= Alfred-Wegener-Institut =

  • Polarstern (1982–)
  • New icebreaking polar research vessel is expected to enter service in 2030.{{cite web|url=https://www.awi.de/ueber-uns/service/presse/presse-detailansicht/polarstern-neubau-auftrag-fuer-deutschen-forschungseisbrecher-vergeben.html|title=Polarstern-Neubau: Auftrag für deutschen Forschungseisbrecher vergeben|date=19 December 2024|accessdate=19 December 2024|website=Alfred-Wegener-Institut|language=de}}

= Other=

  • {{sclass|Eisvogel|icebreaker|4}}
  • Eisvogel (1961–2006; sold)
  • Eisbär (1961–1997; sold)
  • Max Waldeck (1966–2006; broken up; fitted with Thyssen-Waas bow in 1981)
  • Stephan Jantzen (1967–2005; museum ship){{Cite web|url=https://www.technische-flotte-rostock.de/unsere-flotte/des-stephan-jantzen/|title=DES Stephan Jantzen|website=Technische Flotte Rostock|access-date=2018-12-08}}
  • Neuwerk (1997–)
  • Arkona (2004–)

[[Italy]]

  • Laura Bassi (2019–){{cite web|url=https://www.triesteallnews.it/2019/05/11/ogs-una-nuova-nave-per-la-ricerca-verso-i-ghiacci-con-la-ernest-shackleton/|title=OGS, una nuova nave per la ricerca. Verso i ghiacci con la "Ernest Shackleton"|language=it|work=Triesteall News|date=11 May 2019|accessdate=14 May 2019}}

[[Japan]]

= [[Imperial Japanese Navy]] =

= [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]] =

  • Fuji (1965–1985; museum ship)
  • Shirase (1981–2008; sold to private company)
  • Shirase (2008–)

= [[Japan Coast Guard]] =

= [[Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology]] =

  • Mirai II (2027– (planned); under construction){{cite web|url=https://www.jamstec.go.jp/parv/e/|title=Stay up-to-date with the Arctic Research Vessel|website=JAMSTEC|accessdate=19 January 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2024022200488/|title=Japan's First Arctic Research Vessel to Be Named "Mirai II"|website=Nippon.com|date=22 February 2024|accessdate=23 February 2024}}

[[Kazakhstan]]

The following icebreaking supply ships are operating or have operated in the Kazakh Caspian Sea oil fields:

  • Arcticaborg (1998–2018; transferred to Canada)
  • Antarcticaborg (1998–2019; sold to Russia)
  • Tulpar (2002–)
  • Mangystau-class icebreaking tugs
  • Mangystau-1 (2010–2023; transferred to Turkmenian flag)
  • Mangystau-2 (2010–2020; transferred to Turkmenian flag)
  • Mangystau-3 (2011–)
  • Mangystau-4 (2011–)
  • Mangystau-5 (2011–)

= [[Border Service of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan|Kazakhstani Coast Guard]] =

  • Kazhymukan (2016–)

= [[Ministry of Emergency Situations (Kazakhstan)|Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan]] =

  • Ledokol-2 (1984–)

[[Latvia]]

  • Krišjānis Valdemārs (1925–1941; sunk)
  • Varma (1994–)[https://rbflote.lv/en/icebreakers/varma/ Icebreakers: Varma]. Freeport of Riga. {{retrieved|accessdate=2017-06-02}}
  • Foros (2013–2024; ex-Fobos; sold to private company){{cite web|url=https://bb.lv/statja/ekonomika/2024/04/22/chem-kolot-led-budem-rizhskiy-port-prodal-estoncam-latviyskiy-ledokol-foros|language=ru|title=Чем колоть лед будем? Рижский порт продал эстонцам латвийский ледокол «Форос»|website=BB.lv|date=23 April 2024|accessdate=23 April 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://zinas.tv3.lv/ekonomika/rigas-brivostai-beidzot-izdevies-pardot-ledlauzi-foto-igauniem-par-miljonu-eiro/|title=Rīgas brīvostai beidzot izdevies pārdot ledlauzi "Foros" – igauņiem par miljonu eiro|language=lv|website=TV3.lv|date=22 April 2024|accessdate=23 April 2024}}

[[Netherlands]]

=[[Greenpeace]]=

=Other=

  • Nabil (2022–; completed but not delivered to Russia due to sanctions){{cite web|url=https://swzmaritime.nl/news/2022/03/03/sanctions-stop-niestern-sander-from-delivering-new-ice-breaking-w2w-vessel/|title=Sanctions stop Niestern Sander from delivering new ice-breaking W2W vessel|publisher=SWZ Maritime|date=3 March 2022|accessdate=23 November 2022}}

[[Norway]]

= [[Norwegian Coast Guard]] =

= [[Norwegian Polar Institute]] =

= Other =

  • Polar Circle (2022–2024; sold to Sweden){{cite web|url=https://www.sjofartsverket.se/sv/om-sjofartsverket/nyheter-och-press/nyheter/sjofartsverket-koper-norsk-isbrytare/|title=Sjöfartsverket köper norsk isbrytare|language=sv|website=Sjöfartsverket|date=25 March 2024|accessdate=25 March 2024}}

[[Poland]]

  • Kuna (1884–; oldest in service river icebreaker in the world)
  • Perkun (1963–1993; broken up)

Russia

= Icebreakers =

{{main|Icebreakers of Russia}}

The following lists include icebreakers owned and/or operated by either Russian governmental or commercial entities.

== Nuclear-powered icebreakers ==

Image:NSF picture of Yamal.gif {{ship||Yamal|icebreaker|2}}]]

The following ships are nuclear-powered icebreakers;

  • {{ship||Lenin|nuclear icebreaker|2}} (1959–1989; museum ship in Murmansk)
  • {{sclass|Arktika|icebreaker|4}}
  • {{ship||Arktika|1972 nuclear icebreaker|2}} (1975–2008; ex-Leonid Brezhnev, ex-Arktika; decommissioned)[http://bellona.org/news/nuclear-issues/nuclear-russia/2016-11-russia-prepared-to-dismantle-first-nuclear-icebreaker-ever Russia prepares to dismantle first nuclear icebreaker ever]. Bellona, 14 November 2016. {{retrieved|accessdate=2016-11-16}}
  • {{ship||Sibir|1977 nuclear icebreaker|2}} (1977–1992; decommissioned)
  • {{ship||Rossiya|1983 icebreaker|2}} (1985–2013; decommissioned)[http://bellona.org/news/arctic/russian-nuclear-icebreakers-fleet/2013-04-russian-nuclear-icebreaker-rossiya-taking-last-voyage-along-norways-coast Russian nuclear icebreaker Rossiya taking last voyage along Norway’s coast]. Bellona, 11 April 2013. {{retrieved|accessdate=2016-11-16}}
  • {{ship||Sovetskiy Soyuz|icebreaker|2}} (1990–2014; decommissioned)[http://archive.rosatom.ru/en/areas_of_activity/non_energy_businesses/nuclear_icebreakers/ Northern Sea Route]. Rosatom. {{retrieved|accessdate=2016-12-20}}[https://life.ru/t/%25D0%25B0%25D1%2580%25D0%25BC%25D0%25B8%25D1%258F/948999/rosatomflot_nachal_protsiess_utilizatsii_atomnykh_liedokolov "Росатомфлот" начал процесс утилизации атомных ледоколов]. Life, 19 December 2016. {{retrieved|accessdate=2016-12-20}}
  • {{ship||Yamal|icebreaker|2}} (1992–)
  • {{ship||50 Let Pobedy}} (2007–)
  • Taymyr class
  • {{ship||Taymyr|1987 icebreaker|2}} (1989–)
  • {{ship||Vaygach|nuclear icebreaker|2}} (1990–)
  • Project 22220
  • {{ship||Arktika|2016 icebreaker|2}} (2020–){{cite web|title=На ледоколе "Арктика" поднят российский флаг|language=ru|url=http://sudostroenie.info/novosti/31504.html|publisher=Sudostroenie.info|date=21 October 2020|accessdate=21 October 2020}}
  • {{ship||Sibir|2017 icebreaker|2}} (2021–){{cite web|url=https://en.portnews.ru/news/323194/|title=Baltiysky Zavod shipyard delivers Sibir, first serial icebreaker of Project 22220, to Atomflot|publisher=PortNews|date=24 December 2021|accessdate=24 December 2021}}
  • {{ship||Ural|icebreaker|2}} (2022–){{cite web|url=https://sudostroenie.info/novosti/37897.html|title=На ледоколе "Урал" прошла церемония поднятия флага|language=ru|publisher=Sudostroenie.info|date=22 November 2022|accessdate=22 November 2022}}
  • {{ship||Yakutiya|icebreaker|2}} (2024–){{cite web|url=https://portnews.ru/news/372048/|title=На построенном ОСК атомном ледоколе «Якутия» поднят государственный флаг|language=ru|date=28 December 2024|access-date=28 December 2024}}
  • {{ship||Chukotka|icebreaker|2}} (2026– (planned); under construction){{cite web|url=https://portnews.ru/news/306350/|title=Балтзавод заложил атомоход проекта 22220 "Чукотка"|language=ru|publisher=PortNews|date=16 December 2020|accessdate=16 December 2020}}
  • {{ship||Leningrad|2028 icebreaker|2}} (2028– (planned); under construction){{cite web|url=https://paluba.media/news/67897|title=Пятый серийный атомный ледокол проекта 22220 получит название «Ленинград»|language=ru|website=Media Paluba|date=19 January 2024|accessdate=19 January 2024}}
  • {{ship||Stalingrad|icebreaker|2}} (2030– (planned); under construction){{cite web|url=https://neftegaz.ru/news/Suda-i-sudostroenie/888245-na-baltiyskom-zavode-nachata-rezka-metalla-dlya-universalnogo-atomnogo-ledokola-stalingrad-proekta-2/|title=На Балтийском заводе начата резка металла для универсального атомного ледокола Сталинград проекта 22220|trans-title=Metal cutting for the universal nuclear icebreaker Stalingrad of Project 22220 has begun at the Baltic Shipyard|website=Neftegaz.ru|date=7 May 2025|accessdate=7 May 2025|language=ru}}
  • Project 10510
  • {{ship||Rossiya|2030 icebreaker|2}} (2030– (planned); under construction){{cite web|url=https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/6713099|title=Срок выпуска атомного ледокола «Россия» сдвинули на 2030 год|language=ru|trans-title=The release date of the nuclear-powered icebreaker Rossiya has been pushed back to 2030|website=Kommersant|date=20 May 2024|accessdate=20 May 2024}}

==== Diesel-powered icebreakers ====

Image:Ледокол Капитан Хлебников во Владивостоке.JPG

The following ships are/were fitted with diesel engines for powering their propulsion;

  • {{sclass2|Wind|icebreaker|4}}
  • Severny Veter (1944–1951; ex-USCGC Staten Island; returned to the United States)
  • Severniy Polyus (1945–1951; ex-USS Westwind; returned to the United States)
  • Admiral Makarov (1945–1949; ex-USCGC Southwind; returned to the United States)
  • Kapitan Belousov class
  • {{ship||Kapitan Belousov}} (1954–1991; sold to Ukraine){{csr|register=MSI|id=5181598|shipname=Kapitan Belousov|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • {{ship||Kapitan Voronin}} (1955–1996; broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=5181689|shipname=Kapitan Voronin|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • {{ship||Kapitan Melekhov}} (1956–1994; broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=5181639|shipname=Kapitan Meheklov|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • Moskva class
  • {{ship||Moskva|1959 icebreaker|2}} (1959–1998; broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=5242495|shipname=Moskva|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • {{ship||Leningrad|1959 icebreaker|2}} (1960–1993; broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=5206104|shipname=Leningrad|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • {{ship||Kiev|icebreaker|2}} (1965–1993; broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=6424040|shipname=Kiev|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • {{ship||Murmansk|1968 icebreaker|2}} (1968–1995; broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=6723678|shipname=Murmansk|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • {{ship||Vladivostok|1969 icebreaker|2}} (1969–1997; broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=6822786|shipname=Vladivostok|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • Civilian variants of {{sclass|Dobrynya Nikitich|icebreaker|4}} (Project 97A)
  • {{ship||Vasiliy Pronchishchev|icebreaker|2}} (1961–1989; ex-Ledokol-1; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16159/|title=Василий Прончищев|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • {{ship||Afanasy Nikitin|icebreaker|2}} (1962–1992; ex-Ledokol-2; passed over to Ukraine){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16160/|title=Афанасий Никитин|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • {{ship||Khariton Laptev|icebreaker|2}} (1962–1996; ex-Ledokol-3; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/15792/|title=Харитон Лаптев|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • {{ship||Vasiliy Poyarkov|icebreaker|2}} (1963–1988; ex-Ledokol-4; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16161/|title=Пояр|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • {{ship||Yerofey Khabarov|icebreaker|2}} (1963–1993; ex-Ledokol-5; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16163/|title=Ерофей Хабаров|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • {{ship||Ivan Kruzenstern|icebreaker|2}} (1964–; ex-Ledokol-6){{csr|register=RS |id=640380|shipname=Ivan Kruzenstern|accessdate=2015-10-11}}
  • {{ship||Vladimir Rusanov|icebreaker|2}} (1964–1988; ex-Ledokol-7; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16166/|title=Vlad|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • {{ship||Semyon Chelyuskin|icebreaker|2}} (1965–1988; ex-Ledokol-8; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16169/|title=Семён Челюскин|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • {{ship||Yuriy Lisyanskiy|icebreaker|2}} (1965–2021; ex-Ledokol-9; to be broken up){{cite web|url=https://portnews.ru/news/341885/|title=Росморпорт готов заплатить до 26 млн рублей за утилизацию ледокола "Юрий Лисянский"|language=ru|publisher=PortNews|date=24 January 2023|accessdate=27 April 2023}}
  • {{ship||Fyodor Litke|1970 icebreaker|2}} (1970–2013; broken up){{csr|register=E |id=7020085|shipname=Fyodor Litke|accessdate=2012-11-25}}
  • {{ship||Ivan Moskvitin|icebreaker|2}} (1971–1997; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16190/|title=Иван Москвитин|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • {{ship||Semyon Dezhnev|1971 icebreaker|2}} (1971–){{csr|register=E |id=7119446|shipname=Semyon Dezhnev|accessdate=2012-11-25}}
  • Ermak class
  • {{ship||Ermak|1974 icebreaker|2}} (1974–2021; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/photo/451458/|title=Ермак|website=FleetPhoto|accessdate=12 January 2024|language=ru}}
  • {{ship||Admiral Makarov|icebreaker|2}} (1975–)
  • {{ship||Krasin|1976 icebreaker|2}} (1976–)
  • Kapitan M. Izmaylov class
  • {{ship||Kapitan M. Izmaylov}} (1976–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Kosolapov}} (1976–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan A. Radzhabov}} (1976–1992; transferred to Azerbaijan)
  • Kapitan Sorokin class
  • {{ship||Kapitan Sorokin}} (1977–; fitted with Thyssen-Waas bow in 1991)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Nikolaev}} (1978–; rebuilt in 1990)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Dranitsyn}} (1980–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Khlebnikov}} (1981–)
  • Kapitan Chechkin class
  • {{ship||Kapitan Chechkin}} (1977–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Plakhin}} (1977–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Chadaev}} (1978–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Krutov}} (1978–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Bukaev}} (1978–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Zarubin}} (1978–)
  • Mudyug class
  • {{ship||Mudyug|icebreaker|2}} (1982–; fitted with Thyssen-Waas bow in 1986)
  • {{ship||Magadan|icebreaker|2}} (1982–)
  • {{ship||Dikson|icebreaker|2}} (1983–)
  • Kapitan Evdokimov class
  • {{ship||Kapitan Evdokimov}} (1983–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Babichev}} (1983–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Chudinov}} (1983–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Borodkin}} (1983–)
  • {{ship||Avraamiy Zavenyagin}} (1984–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Mecaik}} (1984–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Deminov}} (1984–)
  • {{ship||Kapitan Moshkin}} (1986–)
  • {{ship||Tor|icebreaker|2}} (2000–; purchased from Sweden)
  • {{ship||Karu|icebreaker|2}} (2002–2020; ex-Karhu, ex-Kapitan Chubakov''; purchased from Estonia; broken up)
  • {{ship||Dudinka|icebreaker|2}} (2006–; ex-Apu; purchased from Finland)
  • Project 21900
  • {{ship||Moskva|2007 icebreaker|2}} (2008–)
  • {{ship||Sankt-Peterburg|icebreaker|2}} (2009–)
  • Project 21900M
  • {{ship||Vladivostok|2014 icebreaker|2}} (2015–)
  • {{ship||Murmansk|2015 icebreaker|2}} (2015–)[http://en.portnews.ru/news/180039/ Vyborg Shipyard starts building hull of 21900M icebreaker "Novorossiysk" for Rosmorport (photo)]. PortNews, 8 May 2014. {{retrieved|accessdate=2014-05-11}}
  • {{ship||Novorossiysk|icebreaker|2}} (2016–)[http://en.portnews.ru/news/231874/ FSUE Rosmorport takes delivery of Novorossiysk, icebreaker built by Vyborg Shipyard (photo)]. PortNews, 26 December 2016. {{retrieved|accessdate=2016-12-26}}
  • {{ship||Ob|icebreaker|2}} (2019–){{cite web|url=https://sever-press.ru/2019/10/17/the-icebreaker-ob-built-for-work-in-sabetta-will-be-delivered-to-the-customer/|title=The icebreaker "Ob" built for work in Sabetta will be delivered to the customer|publisher=Sever-Press|date=18 October 2019|accessdate=18 October 2019}}
  • {{ship||Georgiy Sedov|1998 icebreaker|2}} (2019–; ex-Antarcticaborg; purchased from Kazakhstan)
  • {{ship||Viktor Chernomyrdin|icebreaker|2}} (2020–){{cite web|url=https://en.portnews.ru/news/302511/|title=Acceptance/delivery certificate signed for Victor Chernomyrdin icebreaker|date=30 September 2020|accessdate=1 October 2020|publisher=PortNews}}
  • Project 21900M2
  • Unnamed Project 21900M2 icebreaker (construction stopped as of 2021){{cite web|url=https://portnews.ru/news/303995/|title=Sietas (Германия) заложила ледокол мощностью 18 МВт для ФГУП "Росморпорт"|publisher=PortNews|date=29 October 2020|accessdate=29 October 2020}}
  • Unnamed Project 21900M2 icebreaker (2028– (current estimate); under construction){{cite web|url=https://en.portnews.ru/comments/3246/|title=IAA PortNews' interview with Aleksandr Solovyov, General Director of Vyborg Shipyard|publisher=PortNews|date=7 October 2022|accessdate=8 October 2022}}
  • Project 23620
  • Unnamed Project 23620 icebreaker (2024– (original plan); ordered){{cite web|url=https://en.portnews.ru/news/315883/|title=Onego Shipyard to build Project 23620 LNG-fueled icebreaker duo for Rosmorport|publisher=PortNews|date=20 July 2021|accessdate=5 December 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://vpk.name/en/524303_reconstruction-plan-of-the-onega-shipbuilding-and-ship-repair-plant.html|title=Reconstruction plan of the Onega Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant|publisher=VPK|date=19 July 2021|accessdate=5 December 2021}}
  • Unnamed Project 23620 icebreaker (2024– (original plan); ordered)
  • Project 22740M
  • Unnamed Project 22740M icebreaker (under construction){{cite web|url=https://stolicaonego.ru/news/sudostroiteli-petrozavodska-zalozhili-pervyj-v-istorii-karelii-ledokol/|title=Судостроители Петрозаводска заложили первый в истории Карелии ледокол|language=ru|publisher=Интернет-газета «СТОЛИЦА на Onego.ru»|date=12 May 2023|accessdate=12 May 2023}}
  • Unnamed Project 22740M icebreaker (under construction){{cite web|url=https://sudostroenie.info/novosti/40877.html|title=Заложен второй мелкосидящий ледокол проекта 22740М|language=ru|publisher=Sudostroenie.info|date=15 November 2023|accessdate=16 November 2023}}

== Steam-powered icebreakers ==

File:Yermak icebreaker.jpg

The following icebreakers were powered by steam;

  • {{ship||Pilot|icebreaker|2}} (1864–1890; broken up?)
  • {{ship||Ledokol 1}} (1890–1915; later converted to a gunboat){{citation|last=Andrienko|first=Vladimir Grigorievich|title=Ледокольный флот России 1860–е – 1918 гг.|year=2017|publisher=Litres |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3SflDQAAQBAJ|isbn=978-545-76850-6-2}}[http://opww.narod.ru/mmtm/17.htm Портовые и многоцелевые ледоколы]. {{retrieved|accessdate=2018-12-25}}[http://www.tugboatlars.se/Holmen8.htm Holmen VIII]. Tugboatlars.se. {{retrieved|accessdate=2018-12-26}}
  • {{ship||Ledokol 2}} (1895–1923; handed over to Latvia)
  • {{ship||Saratovskiy Ledokol}} (1895–1968; sunk)[http://www.vzsar.ru/news/2015/10/08/ledokol-saratov-planiryut-podnyat-so-dna-volgi-v-dekabre.html Ледокол "Саратов" планируют поднять со дна Волги в декабре]. {{retrieved|accessdate=2015-10-09}}
  • {{ship||Nadeshnyy}} (1897–1924; later converted to a gunboat)
  • {{ship||Yermak|1898 icebreaker|2}} (1899–1963; broken up)
  • {{ship||Gaydamak|icebreaker|2}} (1898–1930; broken up)
  • {{ship||Ledokol 3}} (1899–1923; broken up)[http://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/L-Ships/ledokol31899.html Ledokol 3 1899]. Tyne Built Ships. {{retrieved|accessdate=2015-10-11}}
  • {{ship||Ledokol IV}} (1907–1942; sunk by Germans)
  • {{ship||A. Sibiryakov|icebreaker|2}} (1909–1942; sunk by Germans)
  • {{ship||Vaygach|1909 icebreaker|2}} (1909–1918; sank in 1918)
  • {{ship||Taymyr|1909 icebreaker|2}} (1909–1950s?; broken up)
  • {{ship||Silatch}} (1910–1918, 1922–late 1950s; broken up)
  • {{ship||Malygin|1912 icebreaker|2}} (1912–1940; sunk in 1940)
  • Volynets (1914–1918, 1940–1985; ex-Tsar' Mikhail Fyodorovich, ex-Wäinämöinen, ex-Suur Tõll; sold to Estonia in 1987)
  • {{ship||Fyodor Litke|1909 icebreaker|2}} (1914–1958; ex-CGC Earl Grey; broken up)

  • {{ship||Georgiy Sedov|1908 icebreaker|2}} (1915–1967; ex-Beothic (1909–1915); broken up)
  • {{ship||Sadko|1913 icebreaker|2}} (1915–1941; ex-Lintrose (1912–1915); sank in 1941)
  • {{ship||Mikula Seleaninovich|icebreaker|2}} (1916–1918)
  • {{ship||Ledokol V}} (1916–1941; sank in 1941){{csr|register=C|id=18155|shipname=Ledokol V|accessdate=2018-12-26}}
  • {{ship||Ledokol VI}} (1916–1961; broken up){{csr|register=C|id=23869|shipname=Ledokol VI|accessdate=2018-12-26}}
  • {{ship||Ledokol VII}} (1916–1954; broken up)[http://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/L-Ships/ledokolvii1916.html Ledokol VII 1916]. Tyne Built Ships. {{retrieved|accessdate=2015-10-11}}
  • {{ship||Ledokol VIII}} (1917–1961; broken up){{csr|register=C|id=23878|shipname=Ledokol VIII|accessdate=2018-12-26}}
  • {{ship||Ledokol IX}} (1917–1932; sank in White Sea)[http://www.tynebuiltships.co.uk/L-Ships/ledokolix1917.html Ledokol IX 1917]. Tyne Built Ships. {{retrieved|accessdate=2015-10-11}}
  • {{ship||Krasin|1917 icebreaker|2}} (1917–1971; extensively rebuilt in 1953–1960, now a museum ship in St. Petersburg)
  • {{ship||Lenin|1916 icebreaker|2}} (1917–1968; broken up)
  • {{ship||Stepan Makarov|1917 icebreaker|2}} (1917–1941; sunk)
  • {{ship||Toros|icebreaker|2}} (1929–1964)
  • {{ship||Sibir|1937 icebreaker|2}} (1938–1973; ex-I. Stalin (−1961); broken up)
  • {{ship||Admiral Lazarev|icebreaker|2}} (1938–1967; ex-L. Kaganovich (−1951); broken up)
  • {{ship||Admiral Makarov|1941 icebreaker|2}} (1941–1967; ex-V. Molotov (−1956); broken up)
  • {{ship||A. Mikoyan|icebreaker|2}} (1941–1968; broken up)
  • {{ship||Malygin|1945 icebreaker|2}} (1945–1970; ex-Voima; broken up)
  • Sibiryakov (1945–1972; ex-Jääkarhu; broken up)
  • Alyosha Popovich (1945–1970; ex-Eisvogel; decommissioned and abandoned off Russky Island)
  • {{ship||Ilya Muromets|1941 icebreaker|2}} (1946–1979; ex-Eisbär; broken up in 1981)[https://www.fesco.ru/about/history/fleet-roll/12079/ Илья Муромец (Eisbar)]. FESCO. {{retrieved|accessdate=2018-12-24}}
  • Peresvet (1951–1980; ex-Castor; decommissioned and abandoned off Reyneke Island)

= Other icebreaking vessels =

== Rescue and salvage vessels ==

  • Stroptivyy class
  • Stroptivyy (1979–1992; sold to private company and later broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/15331/|title=Ym Shanghai|language=ru|website=FleetPhoto|accessdate=9 August 2024}}
  • Spravedlivyy (1980–){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/24919/|title=Справедливый|language=ru|website=FleetPhoto|accessdate=7 August 2024}}
  • Stakhanovets (1980–2012; laid up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/24939/|title=Стахановец|language=ru|website=FleetPhoto|accessdate=7 August 2024}}
  • Suvorovets (1980–){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/6715/|title=Суворовец|language=ru|website=FleetPhoto|accessdate=7 August 2024}}
  • Sibirskiy (1980–){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/6339/|title=Сибирский|language=ru|website=FleetPhoto|accessdate=7 August 2024}}
  • Fobos (1983–2014; sold to Latvia){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/24937/|title=Foros|language=ru|website=FleetPhoto|accessdate=7 August 2024}}
  • Deimos (1983–2002; sold to private company and later broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/15330/|title=Lira|language=ru|website=FleetPhoto|accessdate=7 August 2024}}
  • Baltika (2014–){{csr|register=RS|id=993025|shipname=Baltika|accessdate=7 August 2024}}
  • Project MPSV06
  • Beringov Proliv (2015–)[http://en.portnews.ru/news/186383/ Nordic Yards schedules launch of two MPSVs for Rosmorrechflot’s rescue service for September 2114 (photo)]. PortNews, 3 September 2014. {{retrieved|accessdate=2014-09-23}}
  • Murman (2015–)
  • Kerchenskiy Proliv (2025– (latest estimate); under construction){{cite web|url=https://sudostroenie.info/novosti/44873.html|title=Росморречфлот проинспектировал ход строительства спасательного судна "Керченский пролив"|trans-title=Rosmorrechflot inspected the construction of the rescue vessel "Kerchenskiy Proliv"|language=ru|website=Sudostroenie.info|date=28 March 2025}}
  • Project MPSV06M
  • Pevek (2026– (current estimate); under construction){{cite web|url=https://paluba.media/news/21838|title=На ПСЗ "Янтарь" заложили спасательное судно "Певек" проекта MPSV06М|language=ru|publisher=Paluba.media|date=25 March 2022|accessdate=25 March 2022}}
  • Anadyr (under construction){{cite web|url=https://portnews.ru/news/347846/|title=ПСЗ "Янтарь" заложил киль МФАСС проекта MPSV06M "Анадырь" мощностью 7 МВт|language=ru|publisher=PortNews|date=24 May 2023|accessdate=24 May 2023}}
  • Boris Lavrov (2024– (original plan); under construction){{cite web|url=https://paluba.media/news/20155|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302154446/https://paluba.media/news/20155|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 2, 2022|title=На турецкой верфи состоялась закладка МФАСС проекта IBSV02 для Морспасслужбы|language=ru|publisher=Paluba.media|date=2 March 2022|accessdate=2 March 2022}}

== Offshore vessels ==

The following Russian-owned, -operated and/or -flagged icebreaking anchor handling tug supply vessels, platform supply vessels, standby vessels etc. are or have been engaged primarily in offshore oil and gas projects:

  • Ikaluk (1998–2018; ex-Ikaluk, ex-Canmar Ikaluk, ex-Smit Sibu; sold to China)
  • Smit Sakhalin (1998–2017; ex-Miscaroo, ex-Canmar Miscaroo; broken up)
  • Kigoriak (2003–2022; ex-Canmar Kigoriak, ex-Kigoria, ex-Talagy; broken up){{csr|register=E|id=7824261|shipname=Kigoriak|accessdate=2015-10-12}}
  • Vladimir Ignatyuk (2003–2018; ex-Arctic Kalvik; laid up){{csr|register=E|id=8127804|shipname=Vladimir Ignatyuk|accessdate=2015-10-12}}
  • SCF Sakhalin (2005–; ex-FESCO Sakhalin)
  • SCF Enterprise (2006–; ex-Pacific Enterprise)
  • SCF Endeavour (2006–; ex-Pacific Endeavour)
  • SCF Endurance (2006–; ex-Pacific Endurance)
  • Polar Pevek (2006–2022){{cite web|url=https://www.tradewindsnews.com/offshore/gc-rieber-scraps-charter-early-to-get-polar-pevek-out-of-russia/2-1-1248173|title=GC Rieber scraps charter early to get Polar Pevek out of Russia|publisher=TradeWinds News|date=29 June 2022|accessdate=31 August 2022}}
  • Hermes (2006–; ex-Yury Topchev)
  • Antey (2006–; ex-Vladislav Strizhov)
  • Toboy (2008–)
  • Varandey (2008–)
  • Vidar Viking (2012–2016; charter under Russian flag)
  • Vitus Bering (2012–)
  • Aleksey Chirikov (2013–)
  • Aleut (2015–)[http://www.offshoreenergytoday.com/havyard-icebreaker-aleut-on-its-way-to-norway/ Havyard: Icebreaker Aleut on its way to Norway]. Offshore Energy Today, 27 May 2015. {{retrieved|accessdate=2015-05-27}}
  • Pomor (2016–)
  • Normann (2016–)
  • Gennadiy Nevelskoy (2017–)
  • Stepan Makarov (2017–)
  • Fedor Ushakov (2017–)
  • Yevgeny Primakov (2018–)
  • Aleksandr Sannikov (2018–)[http://www.en.portnews.ru/news/260574/ Russian flag raised on the Aleksandr Sannikov icebreaker]. PortNews, 29 June 2018. {{retrieved|accessdate=2018-07-01}}
  • Andrey Vilkitskiy (2018–)[http://portnews.ru/news/269615/ Выборгский судзавод передал заказчику ледокольное судно обеспечения проекта IBSV01 «Андрей Вилькицкий»]. PortNews, 18 December 2018. {{retrieved|accessdate=2018-12-20}}
  • Arcticaborg (2019–)
  • Katerina Velikaya (under construction)
  • Svyataya Mariya (under construction)
  • Aleksandr Nevskiy (under construction)
  • Vladimir Monomakh (under construction)[https://sdelanounas.ru/blogs/97746/ На заводе «Звезда» заложили 4 судна снабжения]. Sdelanounas.ru, 8 September 2017. {{retrieved|accessdate=2017-10-28}}

In addition, the following shallow-draught icebreaking offshore vessels operate in the Russian sector of the Caspian Sea oil fields:

  • Arctic (2012–){{cite web|url=https://www.osd-imt.com/en/news/2017/ark-shipping-takes-delivery-of-shallow-draft-ahts-for-caspian-operations|title=Ark Shipping takes delivery of shallow draft AHTS for Caspian operations|publisher=OSD IMT|date=4 October 2017|accessdate=27 June 2020|archive-date=27 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627094453/https://www.osd-imt.com/en/news/2017/ark-shipping-takes-delivery-of-shallow-draft-ahts-for-caspian-operations|url-status=dead}}
  • Antarctic (2017–)
  • Polar (2021–){{cite web|url=https://atlasshipyard.net/news/nb016-steel-cutting-ceremony|title=NB016 steel cutting ceremony|publisher=Atlas Shipyard|date=21 February 2020|accessdate=27 June 2020|archive-date=29 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629232018/https://atlasshipyard.net/news/nb016-steel-cutting-ceremony|url-status=dead}}{{csr|register=E|id=9909003|shipname=Polar|accessdate=7 January 2022}}
  • Polus (2021–){{csr|register=E|id=9909015|shipname=Polus|accessdate=7 January 2022}}

== Patrol and naval vessels ==

The following icebreakers and other icebreaking vessels are or have been in service with the Russian Navy, Russian Border Guard, and their predecessors:

  • Purga (1957–1990; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/39984/|title=Пурга|language=ru|website=FleetPhoto|accessdate=13 May 2023}}
  • Dobrynya Nikitich class (Project 97) and its variants
  • Dobronya Nikitich (1960–1998; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16154/|title=Добрыня Никитич|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Purga (1961–2012; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16155/|title=Пурга|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Vyuga (1962–1991; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16157/|title=Вьюга|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Ilya Muromets (1965–1993; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16175/|title=Илья Муромец|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Buran (1966–){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/6050/|title=Буран|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Sadko (1968–2022; expended as target){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16184/|title=Садко|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Peresvet (1970–2011; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16186/|title=Пересвет|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Ivan Susanin class (Project 97P)
  • Ivan Susanin (1973–){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/34333/|title=Иван Сусанин|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Aysberg (1974–2006; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/34429/|title=Айсберг|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Ruslan (1975–){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/26584/|title=Руслан|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Anadyr (1976–2019; ex-Dnepr, ex-Imeni XXV syezda KPSS; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/18586/|title=Анадырь|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Dunay (1977–2017; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/70831/|title=Дунай|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Neva (1978–){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/32373/|title=Нева|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Volga (1980–){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/18582/|title=Волга|publisher=FleetPhoto|accessdate=14 March 2020}}
  • Murmansk (1981–2013; ex-Imeni XXVI syezda KPSS, ex-Irtysh; broken up)
  • Ilya Muromets (2017–)[http://en.portnews.ru/news/249838/ Admiralteiskie Verfi shipyard delivers icebreaker Ilya Muromets, Project 21180, to RF Navy (photo)]. PortNews, 30 November 2017. {{retrieved|accessdate=2017-12-01}}
  • Project 21180M
  • Evpatiy Kolovrat (2024–){{cite web|url=https://shnyagi.net/440199-evpatiy-kolovrat-otpravitsya-v-arktiku.html|title="Евпатий Коловрат" отправится в Арктику|publisher=Shnyagi.Net|date=8 November 2020|language=ru|accessdate=14 November 2020}}
  • Svyatogor (2027– (planned); under construction){{cite web|url=https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2022/01/russian-navy-builds-more-icebreakers|title=Russian Navy builds more icebreakers|publisher=The Barents Observer|date=7 January 2022|accessdate=8 January 2022}}{{cite web|url=http://www.petrogradnews.ru/news/2023-09-01/vladimir-omelnitskiy-uchastvoval-v-zakladke-ledokola-na-sudostroitelnoy-verfi--almaz/|title=Владимир Омельницкий участвовал в закладке ледокола на судостроительной верфи «Алмаз»|language=ru|publisher=АНО "Санкт-Петербургский центр информационной поддержки"|date=1 September 2023|accessdate=3 September 2023}}
  • Project 23550
  • {{ship|Russian patrol ship|Ivan Papanin||2}} (2025– (current estimate); under construction)[http://www.janes.com/article/69803/russian-project-23550-arctic-patrol-ship-laid-down Russian Project 23550 Arctic patrol ship laid down]. Jane's 360, 25 April 2017. {{retrieved|accessdate=2017-06-17}}
  • {{ship|Russian patrol ship|Nikolay Zubov||2}} (2024– (original plan); under construction)
  • {{ship|Russian patrol ship|Purga||2}} (2024– (original plan); under construction){{cite web|url=http://sudostroenie.info/novosti/30865.html|title=Как Выборгский завод начал строительство пограничного корабля "Пурга"|language=ru|publisher=Sudostroenie.info|date=25 July 2020|accessdate=25 July 2020}}
  • {{ship|Russian patrol ship|Dzerzhinsky||2}} (under construction){{cite web|url=https://paluba.media/news/65845|title=На Выборгском СЗ заложен пограничный сторожевой корабль ледового класса «Дзержинский» проекта 23550|language=ru|website=Media Paluba|date=24 December 2023|accessdate=24 December 2023}}

== Research and survey vessels ==

  • Dobrynya Nikitich class (Project 97) variants
  • Pyotr Pakhtusov (1966–1997; ex-Mendeleev, ex-Ledokol-10; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16177/|title=Prabhavi|publisher=FleetPhoto|access-date=14 March 2020}}
  • Georgiy Sedov (1967–1992; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16181/|title=Георгий Седов|publisher=FleetPhoto|access-date=14 March 2020}}
  • Vladimir Kavrayskiy (1969–2012; used as stationary floating barracks PKZ-86){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/16187/|title=ПКЗ-86|publisher=FleetPhoto|access-date=14 March 2020}}
  • Otto Schmidt (1979–1991; broken up){{cite web|url=https://fleetphoto.ru/vessel/38722/|title=Отто Шмидт|publisher=FleetPhoto|access-date=14 March 2020}}
  • Mikhail Somov (1975–){{csr|register=RS|id=743089|shipname=Mikhail Somov|access-date=3 August 2020}}
  • Akademik Fedorov (1987–){{csr|register=RS|id=860742|shipname=Akademik Fedorov|access-date=3 August 2020}}
  • Akademik Tryoshnikov (2012–){{csr|register=RS|id=090098|shipname=Akademik Tryoshnikov|access-date=3 August 2020}}
  • Ivan Frolov (2028– (planned); under construction){{cite web|url=https://sudostroenie.info/novosti/43719.html|title=Состоялась закладка научно-экспедиционного судна "Иван Фролов"|language=ru|website=Sudostroenie.info|date=29 October 2024|access-date=29 October 2024}}

[[South Africa]]

[[South Korea]]

  • Araon (2009–)
  • A new research icebreaker is expected to enter service by 2027{{cite web|url=http://m.dongascience.com/news.php?idx=58013|title=2027년 '아라온호'보다 강한 쇄빙연구선 극지 누빈다|date=14 January 2023|accessdate=15 August 2023}}

[[Soviet Union]]

: See Russia

[[Sweden]]

= [[Swedish Maritime Administration]] =

Image:Ymer in ice.jpg]]

  • Sankt Erik (1915–1977; ex-Isbrytaren II (−1959); museum ship since 1977)
  • Atle (1926–1967; ex-Statsisbrytaren (−1931); broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=5503000|shipname=Atle|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • Ymer (1933–1977; broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=5395802|shipname=Ymer|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • Thule (1953–1998; broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=5360560|shipname=Thule|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • Oden (1957–1988; broken up){{csr|register=MSI|id=5260916|shipname=Oden|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • Tor (1964–2000; sold to Russia){{csr|register=MSI|id=5418197|shipname=Tor|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • Njord (1969–2000; sold and renamed Polar Star){{csr|register=MSI|id=6905745|shipname=Njord|accessdate=2012-11-06}}
  • Ale (1973–)
  • Atle class
  • Atle (1974–)
  • Frej (1975–)
  • Ymer (1977–)
  • Oden (1988–)
  • Idun (2024–; purchased from Norway){{cite web|url=https://www.sjofartsverket.se/sv/om-sjofartsverket/nyheter-och-press/nyheter/sa-ska-den-nya-isbrytaren-heta/|title=Så ska den nya isbrytaren heta|language=sv|website=Sjöfartsverket|date=2 April 2024|accessdate=2 April 2024}}
  • New icebreaker is expected to be delivered in 2027 and enter service in 2028{{cite web|url=https://www.nyteknik.se/farkost/tva-nya-isbrytare-blir-en-de-stora-dragen-i-designen-ligger-kvar/4280526|title=Två nya isbrytare blir en: "De stora dragen i designen ligger kvar"|language=sv|date=13 August 2024|accessdate=31 August 2024|website=NyTeknik}}

= [[Trans Viking Icebreaking & Offshore]] =

Three icebreaking anchor handling tug supply vessels were chartered by the Swedish Maritime Administration for escort icebreaking duties in the Baltic Sea until 2015.

  • Tor Viking II (2000–2015; as Tor Viking under Norwegian flag until 2003){{csr|register=E|id=9199622|shipname=Tor Viking|accessdate=2018-07-21}}
  • Balder Viking (2000–2015)
  • Vidar Viking (2001–2012; contract ended prematurely)[https://www.offshoreenergytoday.com/russia-sakhalin-energy-hires-vidar-viking-ahts/ Russia: Sakhalin Energy Hires Vidar Viking AHTS] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721221839/https://www.offshoreenergytoday.com/russia-sakhalin-energy-hires-vidar-viking-ahts/ |date=2018-07-21 }}. Offshore Energy Today, 26 December 2011. {{retrieved|accessdate=2018-07-21}}

[[Turkmenistan]]

  • Mangystau-2 (2020–2021; sold to Canada)
  • Mangystau-1 (2023–)

[[Ukraine]]

  • Afanasy Nikitin (1962–1995; broken up)
  • Kapitan Belousov (1991–; damaged and later captured by Russians in 2022)
  • Noosfera (2021–; ex-James Clark Ross; purchased from United Kingdom){{cite web|url=https://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/ukraina-pereimenovala-kuplennyy-britanii-1635520955.html|title=Украина переименовала купленный у Британии ледокол: как он теперь называется|language=uk|publisher=RBC|date=29 October 2021|accessdate=30 October 2021}}

[[United Kingdom]]

Image:HMS Protector in Antarctica.jpg

  • {{HMS|Endurance|A171|6}} (1990–2008; broken up){{cite news| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-24436594| title=HMS Endurance: Former ice patrol ship to be scrapped| publisher=BBC News| date=7 October 2013| accessdate=22 October 2020}}
  • {{ship|RRS|James Clark Ross}} (1991–2021; sold to Ukraine){{cite web|url=https://www.bas.ac.uk/media-post/rrs-james-clark-ross-sold/|title=After 30 years of service with British Antarctic Survey the RRS James Clark Ross has been sold to the Ukrainian National Antarctic Scientific Centre.|publisher=British Antarctic Survey|date=19 August 2021|accessdate=19 August 2021}}
  • {{ship|RRS|Ernest Shackleton}} (1995–2019; sold to Italy){{cite web|url=https://subseaworldnews.com/2019/03/25/bas-to-redeliver-ernest-shackleton-vessel-to-gc-rieber/|title=BAS to Redeliver Ernest Shackleton Vessel to GC Rieber|work=Subsea World News|date=25 March 2019|accessdate=10 May 2019}}
  • {{HMS|Protector|A173|6}} (2011–){{citation| url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/survey/antarctic-patrol-ship/hms-protector| title=HMS Protector (A173)| publisher=Royal Navy| accessdate=22 October 2020}}
  • {{ship|RRS|Sir David Attenborough}} (2020–){{cite web|url=https://www.bas.ac.uk/media-post/british-antarctic-survey-takes-delivery-of-rrs-sir-david-attenborough/|title=British Antarctic Survey takes delivery of RRS Sir David Attenborough|publisher=British Antarctic Survey|accessdate=2 December 2020|date=2 December 2020}}

[[United States]]

{{see also|ICE Pact}}

= [[United States Coast Guard]] =

File:Polar Star 2.jpg]]

File:USCGC Healy (WAGB-20) north of Alaska.jpg]]

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  • USCGC Storis (WAGB-21) (2025–; ex-Aiviq; awaiting commissioning){{cite web|url=https://www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/article/4016098/coast-guard-adds-first-polar-icebreaker-to-its-fleet-in-25-years/|title=Coast Guard adds first polar icebreaker to its fleet in 25 years|website=United States Coast Guard|date=23 December 2024|access-date=24 December 2024}}

= [[National Science Foundation]] =

= [[Edison Chouest Offshore]] =

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