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Coast Guard considers commercial icebreakers for Northeast waterways

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The U.S. Coast Guard is exploring whether commercial icebreaking vessels could help keep Northeast ports and waterways open this winter, according to gCaptain. The report does not say that any vessels have been hired or selected.

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Why it matters

Keeping ports and waterways open can matter to regional shipping and businesses, but the article provides no details on expected disruptions or the scale of any commercial impact.