Fisheries agreement between Greenland and Great Britain
An agreement on fisheries cooperation brings about an annual meeting between Greenland and the United Kingdom (UK) and simplified controls.
Heavy oil ban in the Arctic likely to take years
On November 20, 2020, the IMO in a virtual meeting decided to ban the use and transport of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic Ocean.
Confusion over two new expedition ships
Russian Vodohod and British Swan Hellenic announce that they have commissioned two expedition ships. Looking at those, the ships are clearly the same ships.
First steps for the ARCTIC CONNECT project
The first phase of offshore research as part of the trans-Arctic cable link has been completed.
Satellites to track ‘invisible’ ships
Norway is working on satellites to survey its territorial waters. The satellites will be able to detect ships that do not want to be detected.
Battle for Arctic Wildlife Refuge enters crunch mode
The battle for drilling rights in the largest Arctic Nture reserve in the United States has gained momentum and the two sides are increasing the pressure on each other.
Murmansk Coal Port – what next?
Work on the 46 km long railway line to the coal terminal at Lavna on the west side of Kola Bay was stopped this autumn.
“Sevmorput” with problems off Angola
The arrival of the “Sevmorput” was planned for the beginning of November at the Antarctic “Progress” station. But for the past three weeks, the ship has been sailing zig-zag courses off Angola.
Ambitious project of an air bridge in Chukotka
Anadyr and the village of Ugolnyye Kopi, where the airport is located, are separated by the estuary. An aerial cable car should bring relief.
Permafrost not cause of oil spill in Norilsk
The reason for the spill of diesel fuel in Norilsk was violations during the construction and operation of the tank plant.
Coal port project “Lavna” stalled
Experts doubt that the “Lavna” coal port has fundamental perspectives in today’s reality and the current price of coal.
Murmansk gets modern train connection
After a ceremonial event, the new Murmansk double-decker train will connect St. Petersburg, 1,450 kilometers away.
Waste to be converted into fuel
More than 70,000 cubic meters of industrial waste in Russia’s Arctic zones could be processed into fuel.
New record in the Northeast Passage
Never before have such large quantities of cargo been transported along the Northeast Passage. In total, it was 22.98 million tonnes.
Ice masses continue to hinder supply
Since October 7, the Supply Ship “Malik Arctica” operated by the Greenlandic company Royal Arctic Line has been trying in vain to bring ahsore the winter supplies at Ittoqqortoormiit due to challenging ice conditions. A new attempt will be made next week, if the conditions allow. Royal Arctic Line announced this in a press release. […]
Hurtigruten creates expedition organization
Hurtigruten reports strong demand for cruises for the coming years
and the establishment of a separate unit for expedition cruises
E-visa simplifies entry to Russia
Entry to Russia will be easier, as from 1.1.2021 e-visas will be possible for stays up to 16 days.
Hurtigruten Svalbard plans to sell property
Hurtigruten Svalbard has announced that it wants to sell its properties in Longyearbyen and is in contact with Store Norske.
“Arktika” arrived in Murmansk
The new icebreaker “Arktika” reached the home port of Murmansk on October 12 2020 after 4800 nautical miles.
Greenland – supply ship caught in the ice
For two days, the “Malik Arctica” was stuck in the ice in front of the Eastern Greenlandic community of Ittoqqortoormiit.
Big Canadian bank renounces financing of drilling project in ANWR
The major Canadian bank Royal Bank of Canada is refusing to finance the US oil and gas production project in the largest US Arctic protected area.
Icebreaker “Arktika” at the North Pole
On the maiden voyage of the icebreaker “Arktika”, the temptation to make a detour to the North Pole on the first trip was enormous.
COVID-19 cases in Nunavut mine
As more and more Hope Bay gold mine workers are infected with COVID-19, the incident is now being described as an outbreak.
More than 100 tons of fishing gear recovered
The Norwegian Fisheries Directorate has cleaned the seabed of more than 100 tonnes of lost fishing equipment.
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