POLITICS IMO Approves Proposal for New Emission Control Areas in Norwegian and Canadian Arctic Waters Apr 02 2024 - 08:22 In a significant step to protect Arctic and sub-Arctic waters from harmful emissions…
POLITICS IMO and Arctic States Face Criticism Over Weak HFO Ban Nov 23 2020 - 08:12 An IMO sub-committee approved a proposed Arctic heavy fuel oil ban. Environmental…
POLITICS Norway Announces Plans For HFO Ban around Svalbard Leapfrogging Proposed IMO Regulation Nov 10 2020 - 10:48 A week before the IMO is expected to finalize a proposed heavy fuel oil ban for the…
BUSINESS IMO Approves New Shipping Corridors in Bering Sea to Improve Safety May 28 2018 - 13:47 The International Maritime Organization (IMO), part of the United Nations, approved a…
BUSINESS Kremlin Prioritizes Commercial Considerations in Arctic Safety Dispute May 04 2018 - 13:03 The serious violation of Arctic shipping safety rules by Yamal LNG carrier Boris…
BUSINESS Yamal LNG Carrier Boris Vilkitsky Permitted to Leave With Icebreaker Escort Apr 27 2018 - 14:36 The ice-class LNG Boris Vilkitsky was permitted to leave after being detained by the…
BUSINESS Yamal LNG Carrier Boris Vilkitsky In Gross Violation of Safety Rules on NSR Apr 19 2018 - 10:30 The LNG Carrier Boris Vilkitsky, operated by Dynagas LNG Partners, a joint venture by…
BUSINESS US and Russia propose two-way shipping routes in Bering Sea Feb 06 2018 - 08:00 The United States and Russia jointly propose a routing system for vessels passing…
BUSINESS Dozens of Vessels Violate Safety Rules on Northern Sea Route Oct 19 2017 - 12:34 During the first ten months of 2017, the Russian Northern Sea Route (NSR)…
Kronikker Commentary: Arctic shipping: Clean commitment required Feb 13 2017 - 15:21 As shipping activity in Arctic waters increases, so does the need to regulate…
POLITICS Environmental Groups Push For Stronger Polar Code Jun 15 2016 - 09:00 When the Polar Code takes effect in January 2017, it will strengthen the rules for…