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IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu to discuss ( during his visit to Chile) the Polar Code being developed by IMO . In Punta Arenas at a special conference on Search and Rescue in the Antarctic region, and the Polar Code…
University of Stavanger (UiS) is active in teaching, research and finding solutions for developing fields in areas with Arctic conditions. The northward shift of Norway’s oil industry means it must adjust to temperatures…
The US Arctic Research Council (ARC) in association with others, reports on research & mitigation measures for oil spills in the Arctic marine area. This “white paper” is a compilation of research on oil spills in…
Wärtsilä was contracted to supply integrated power and automation systems for two Russian icebreakers . Wärtsilä won the contract to supply integrated power and automation systems for two new icebreakers being built for…
A ceremony to mark the keel laying of the project 21900M icebreaker, to be classified by RS, was held at the ОАО Vyborg Shipyard. The Icebreaker is to be constructed according to the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping…
Cargo transport between Asia and Europe on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) has reached the one million tons milestone. The total cargo transported on the NSR is already almost 200 000 tons more than in last year’s season…
Krylov Scientific Center introduce the Multi-Hulled Icebreaker concept to make Arctic ocean super-tanker transits a real possibility. According to the head of the marine researchlaboratory at the Krylov Scientific…
Mærsk's oil drilling subsidiary is investing heavily in Arctic-ready drilling rigs, a move that is concerning environmental organisations. According to 'The Copenhagen Post' Maersk Drilling is going to be a key player in…
The Environmental Audit Committee has published the report of its inquiry into Protecting the Arctic. The Environmental Audit Committee calls for a halt on oil drilling until: • A pan-Arctic oil spill response standard…
After a slow start this summer mariime transport along the northern Sea Route has gained speed the last couple of weeks. In course of the two first months of this years’ sailing period only nine vessels had used the…
A drill-bit from 'Noble Discoverer' touched sea floor in the US Chukchi Sea, but drilling soon had to cease as sea ice began to encroach. Shell inform: As a precautionary measure and in accordance with our approved…
