Arctia

Name

Arctia

Legal name

Arctia Ltd

Website

https://arctia.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Navigational Services to Shipping (48833), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Icebreaking & Ice-Management Tug Services (TLAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ice Pilots (Arctic/Seasonal Ice Navigation) (TLAHAGAE)

Keywords

• Icebreaking services
• Hydrographic surveying
• Fairway maintenance
• Marine survey services
• Buoy manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Icebreaking Services: Core government-assigned service: icebreaking operations to safeguard Finnish winter navigation and security of supply. Delivered under multi-year agreement with the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA). Eight icebreakers (Polaris, Otso, Kontio, Voima, Urho, Sisu, Fennica, Nordica) plus harbor icebreaker Ahto.
2. Government Icebreaking Contract: Three-year icebreaking agreement with FTIA (Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency) signed in 2025 for winter navigation support involving deployment of eight Arctia icebreakers. Agreement aims to increase operational efficiency, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction during the ice season.
3. Marine Survey Services: Hydrographic surveying services including multibeam scanning, LiDAR, geophysical and geotechnical surveys. Conducted from purpose-built survey vessels. Revenue generated through project-based contracts won via tender.
4. Fairway Maintenance Services: Maintenance of maritime safety devices (buoys, atons, beacons), fairway infrastructure, and underwater structures. Includes pipe and cable installation, cable board inspection, ROV services, and diving services.
5. Buoy and Aton Product Sales: Manufacturing and sale of polyethylene buoys and aids to navigation, including smart buoys with remote monitoring. Exports to over 20 countries. Example: 20 customized buoy products delivered to Estonian State Fleet over two years.
6. International Icebreaking Charter: Charter of multipurpose icebreakers (Fennica) for international operations. Annual charter contract with Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (Canada) for 2023 onwards.
7. Research Vessel Management (Aranda): Ship management and crewing services for Finnish Environment Institute (Syke)'s research vessel Aranda, supporting Baltic Sea environmental monitoring. Contract signed March 30, 2026, effective June 1, 2026, ongoing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arctia operates a versatile fleet of eight icebreakers (including the world's first LNG-fueled icebreaker Polaris), seven hydrographic survey vessels, three fairway vessels, and approximately 60 fairway maintenance boats, delivering icebreaking, marine surveying, fairway maintenance, and polyethylene buoy/Aton manufacturing services for Finnish and international maritime clients. The company serves as Finland's government-assigned icebreaking operator under multi-year agreements with the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, while also exporting buoys to over 20 countries and winning international hydrographic survey tenders.

Product overview

Arctia is a Finnish state-owned maritime services company operating a comprehensive fleet of 8 icebreakers, 7 hydrographic survey vessels, 3 fairway vessels, and 60 fairway maintenance boats. The company provides an integrated suite of maritime services including icebreaking, fairway maintenance, marine surveying, and underwater infrastructure services. The core offering centers on icebreaking operations (Polaris, Otso, Kontio, Voima, Urho, Sisu, Fennica, Nordica) supplemented by specialized survey vessels (Kaiku, Pohjanmeri, Keila, Salmi), fairway maintenance vessels (Seili, Linja, Oili 1, Meri 4000/2000/1000), and buoy manufacturing operations. Services include hydrographic surveying with multibeam and LiDAR technology, geophysical and geotechnical surveys, underwater structure inspection via ROV, and polyethylene buoy/atons manufacturing with smart monitoring capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Icebreaking Services Operates eight icebreakers (Polaris, Otso, Kontio, Voima, Urho, Sisu, Fennica, Nordica) providing winter navigation support and merchant-vessel assistance in the Baltic Sea under a multi-year FTIA service agreement.
• International Icebreaking Charter Services Charter of multipurpose icebreakers (Fennica) for international clients outside the Baltic, including annual charter to Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation in Milne Inlet, Canada.
• Maritime Safety Devices Services Maintenance and remote monitoring of buoys, ATONs, beacons, and other maritime safety equipment to ensure safe waterway navigation; includes remote monitoring and management service for safety devices.
• Polyethylene Buoys and ATONs Manufactured polyethylene buoys and aids to navigation (ATONs) — including offshore/coastal buoys, ice buoys, port buoys, smart buoys with remote monitoring, and radar beacons — designed for northern conditions and ice loads; Arctia is the world's largest manufacturer of year-round-use plastic buoys.
• Marine Infrastructure Services Comprehensive marine infrastructure services including diving, pipe and cable installation, cable board inspection and maintenance, oil-spill recovery, and ROV services for underwater structures and pipe/cable routes.
• Vessel and Transport Services Vessel chartering and transport services for maritime operations, including historic towing and harbor-icebreaking capability (Arctia Karhu operations divested to Boluda in March 2025).
• Marine Survey Services Hydrographic surveying using multibeam echo sounding (MBES), LiDAR surveys, and fairway/port design services for seabed mapping and maritime planning, executed from Northern Europe's largest survey-vessel fleet (Pohjanmeri, Kaiku, Keila, Nordenskiöld, Salmi, etc.).
• Geophysical Surveys Geophysical measurement services for seabed characterization and underwater structure assessment using side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, magnetometer, and related acoustic/optical sensors.
• Geotechnical Surveys Seabed sampling, drilling, and geotechnical investigation services for marine construction and environmental projects, including Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) for offshore wind foundations.
• Underwater Structures Research Port and water-structure condition surveys, cable and pipeline route surveys (using multibeam and laser scanning), and ROV inspection services.
• Research Vessel Aranda Management Ship management and crewing services for the marine research vessel Aranda, supporting the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke)'s environmental monitoring and research expeditions in the Baltic Sea.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of vessels reached ports subject to icebreaking assistance restrictions without delay during 2025-2026 season
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Finnish Environment Institute (Syke)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Arctia was selected as management company for the research vessel Aranda, ensuring smooth and safe operation and supporting Syke's environmental monitoring missions in the Baltic Sea. Contract signed March 30, 2026, effective June 1, 2026, ongoing. The agreement enables Arctia to charter Aranda for its own use when not engaged in research, improving utilization rate and cost-efficiency.
• Finnish Border GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Arctia and Finnish Border Guard signed a memorandum of cooperation for collaboration related to maritime safety tasks. Key measure: utilizing Polaris icebreaker's oil spill response capability (approx. 200 m³/hour recovery, 1,400 m³ total) in offshore response operations as part of national capabilities. Polaris also continues to operate in icebreaking readiness in the Baltic Sea.
• Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025FTIA is Arctia's primary government customer responsible for governmental icebreaking commissioning tasks, national coordination, development, and oversight. A new 3-year icebreaking service agreement was signed in November 2025 involving deployment of eight Arctia icebreakers. The agreement introduces a more cost-effective operating model with the service provider having more influence over operational decisions.
• Helsinki ShipyardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2025Arctia's floating headquarters was dry-docked for maintenance at Helsinki Shipyard in July 2025. Bottom structure inspection, necessary repairs, and maintenance painting were completed. Office was returned to Katajanokka at beginning of August 2025.
• Estonian State Fleet (Riigilaevastik)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 May 2025Arctia will deliver 20 customized buoy products over two years to Estonian State Fleet. The buoy model was developed in close cooperation with the client, taking into account shallow water depth, stability in various maritime conditions, and high visibility for navigation. Local partner in Estonia produces float components. Demonstrates Finnish-Estonian maritime collaboration.
• Alucat Catamarans OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025Finnish company awarded procurement contract to build two new fairway maintenance vessels (Alucat W35 and Alucat W16 class) for Arctia. Manufactured in Ylöjärvi, Finland. Vessels delivered by August-September 2025, enhancing fleet agility, environmental friendliness, and competitiveness.
• Swedish Maritime AdministrationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2024Arctia delivers unlit digital spar buoys and remote monitoring service to the Swedish Maritime Administration. Digital buoys and remote monitoring service represent advanced maritime safety solutions developed by Arctia being adopted by international partners.
• Vattenfall, Metsähallitus, GEOxyzminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2024Four-party collaboration for research on Korsnäs offshore wind farm. Arctia provides hydrographic survey and marine research capabilities in partnership with energy company Vattenfall, government body Metsähallitus, and marine survey company GEOxyz.
• Norwegian Mapping AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Arctia Meritaito (subsidiary) awarded contract in the Mareano programme 2024 for hydrographic surveying of offshore wind farm area in Norway. Represents international recognition of Arctia's marine survey capabilities.
• Baffinland Iron Mines CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Annual charter contract for multipurpose icebreaker Fennica for operations in Canada (Milne Inlet). Multi-year arrangement starting 2023, demonstrating Arctia's ability to provide international icebreaking services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fugro: Global leader in hydrographic surveying, seabed mapping and geotechnical investigations for offshore wind and infrastructure — directly comparable to Arctia Meritaito's marine survey line of business using multibeam, LiDAR and geotechnical CPT.
• Boluda Towage: Global towage operator that acquired Arctia Karhu Ltd in March 2025, the harbor icebreaking and towage business Arctia divested — a direct comparable for port/harbour vessel services and a neighbouring player to Arctia's core operations.
• Alfons Håkans: Finnish icebreaking and multipurpose vessel operator that already operated alongside Arctia during the 2025–2026 season (two Alfons Håkans icebreakers joined eight Arctia icebreakers, 868 operational days). Operates in the same Baltic icebreaking market and shares the FTIA contracting ecosystem.
• Reach Subsea: Norwegian-based subsea and hydrographic survey services provider with significant North Sea offshore-wind survey exposure; competes for the same Mareano-type government survey work Arctia Meritaito has won.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine technology leader providing engines, exhaust treatment and LNG propulsion systems used in ice-class vessels including Arctia's Polaris; comparable at the technology and ecosystem level for clean-fuel Baltic shipping.
• Swedish Maritime Administration (Sjöfartsverket): Swedish government peer responsible for fairways, ATONs and icebreaking-adjacent services; also an Arctia customer (unlit digital spar buoys and remote monitoring), making it both a regulator and a buyer of comparable navigation-aid products.
• Boskalis: Global marine services contractor with ice-strengthened vessels, offshore survey, subsea services and Arctic capability (e.g., Dockwise, Fairmount). Comparable at the portfolio level for marine infrastructure, oil spill response and offshore wind installation support.

Emerging players

• Vroon: Dutch-based operator of offshore/ice-class service vessels (PSVs, AHTS, subsea/IRM vessels) with strong North Sea offshore-wind exposure; comparable in marine services delivery model and offshore crewed vessel operations.
• Sealite: Manufacturer of marine navigation aids (buoys, beacons, lights) — directly comparable to Arctia's polyethylene buoy and Smart Buoy line and a competitor in the international ATON tender market Arctia serves.

Regional players

• Canadian Coast Guard: National government peer for icebreaking and Arctic maritime services, including in the Baffinland/Milne Inlet region where Arctia charters the Fennica; structurally similar special-assignment mandate but in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arctialtd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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