18-hour record flight over Antarctica
Qantas flew from Buenos Aires to Darwin on October 6, a 14,673-kilometre odyssey that took nearly 18 hours. This involved flying long distances along the Antarctic.
Drive motor of icebreaker “Arktika” replaced
As “Kronstadt Marine Plan” informed, the “Arktika” came to Kronstadt for repairs on August 11. The replacement of the right propeller engine took a month.
Work on Lavna port resumed
On the west coast of Kola Bay, construction of the Lavna sea trade port resumed after one year’s interruption.
Russia plans big investments in Arctic safety and economic development
At the “Safety Arctic 2021” conference in Murmansk, Russian proposed plans for its development of safety and economic growth along the Northern Sea Route. PolarJournal attended the meeting and talked to experts.
“Le Commandant Charcot” reached the North Pole
On 06.09.2021 at 10:38 a.m. the “Le Commandant Charcot” was the first French ship to reach the geographic North Pole.
Yuri Trutnev wants to promote tourism in Russia’s Far East
We want to start a cruise company in the Far East and would like to order several cruise ships from local shipyards. This is what Yuri Trutnev said in an interview.
“Sevmorput” afloat again
The voyage to Antarctica last fall ended unexpectedly for the “Sevmorput” due to a broken propulsion propeller. Now she is afloat again and has arrived in Murmansk.
Tragic helicopter crash in Kamchatka
On Thursday morning, in dense fog, a helicopter carrying tourists crashed into the Kurile Sea on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Russia plans to expand the Northeast Passage
The Russian government has announced a massive expansion of the annual transit volume on the Northeast Passage. The goal is to reach 150 million tons by 2030.
Argentina plans Antarctic logistics center in Ushuaia
Argentina wants to push ahead with the construction of an Antarctic logistics center in Uhuaia to be closer to Antarctica. But concerns are, that the US fear a possible funding from China.
Arctic shipping could turn sustainable and profitable
British researchers show that Arctic shipping can be operated sustainably if investments are made in technical development and politically clear decisions are made.
Davis Aerodrome project investigation begins
A team of three geologists will begin investigations near Australia’s Davis Station to gather data for a new aerodrome.
SH “Minerva” released from dry dock
The SH “Minerva” has left the dry dock of Helsinki Shipyard and has been launched. Her sister ship, the SH “Vega”, was moved into dry dock on the same day.
Will Russia put China’s Arctic ambitions on hold?
China’s ambitions to take a more significant role in the Arctic are likely to lead to growing tensions in the future.
Turkey builds floating docks for Russian icebreakers
Atomflot reported that a Turkish company has been awarded the contract for the construction of a floating dock for the new Project 22220 nuclear icebreakers.
Tanker shortage delays LNG deliveries
Novatek does not plan to resume shipments to Asia via the Northeast Passage until mid-June, a month later than last year.
Qantas in pursuit of Aurora Australis
From May to July, Qantas flies to Antarctica to present passengers with the Aurora Australis light show in the southern night sky.
Constructions in Lavna to start again
Considerable sums have been invested until the site is shut down in autumn 2020. Now the project is scheduled to be completed and operational in 2024.
Flights to the North Pole also planned from Russia
The governor of Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region believes that flights from Khatanga to the North Pole is a great opportunity for the region to promote tourism.
Northwest Passage gains momentum
Not only is shipping traffic increasing in the Russian Arctic, but more and larger ships are also passing through the Northwest Passage.
North-East Passage – Russia moves into position
As soon as the traffic jam at the Suez Canal was over and the last ships could pass through the canal, the discussion about alternatives really started.
Lufthansa flies to the Falklands again
The 2nd Lufthansa special flight LH2574 departed again from Hamburg Airport to Mount Pleasant on March 30 at 21:30 with an Airbus A350-900.
“Clean Arctic Alliance calls for HFO ban in the Arctic
The Clean Arctic Alliance called on the ‘International Maritime Organization’ to take the step of immediately banning ships from using heavy fuel oil in the Arctic.
SH Minerva structure from Swan Hellenic completed
The shell of the SH “Minerva” is completed in the workshops of Helsinki Shipyard Inc. There are still a few detail works to be done in the exterior area
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