Launching of m/v Janssonius from Oceanwide Expeditions
It’s not every day that one has a reason to celebrate, but the March 11, 2021 launch of Oceanwide Expeditions’ new ship certainly is.
Northeast Passage not so safe to sail
The passage of the Northeast Passage in winter does not yet seem to be without problems. The “Nikolay Yevgenov” has suffered damage at the Azipod.
Icebreaker “Arktika” in service again
The most modern ship of Russia’s fleet of icebreaker, the “Arktika” has left Murmansk after a longer stay and is again used for pilotage.
Icelandair en route to Antarctica
An Icelandair Boeing 767-300 flies from Reykjavik, with a stopover in Cape Town, to Antarctica to supply the Norwegian Troll Research Station.
First two-way winter-crossing of the Northeast Passage
This is the first time in history that a cargo ship has sailed through the icy Northeast Passage in both directions in January and February. The
Keel laying of the “SH Vega” from Swan Hellenic
February 11, 2021 marked the keel laying of “SH Vega”, the second of three specially designed expedition cruise ships from Swan Hellenic.
No cruise ships in Canada until February 2022
As the Canadian government announced there will be no cruises in their waters this year. This applies for now until the end of February 2022.
USA & Russia: Joint effort against marine pollution
The Joint Contingency Plan of the United States of America & the Russian Federation in Combating Pollution on the Bering and Chukchi Seas was updated a few days ago.
Lufthansa special flight – landing after 15 hours
Record flight for Lufthansa: After 15 hours 36 minutes and 13,600 kilometres an Airbus A350-900 with researchers on board arrived at the Falkland Islands.
Lufthansa special flight becomes a political issue
Argentine authorities interpret the request from Germany at the same time as a recognition of Argentine sovereignty over the islands. The government in Berlin strongly disagrees.
LNG carrier transits the Northeast Passage in winter
For the first time, a Russian LNG tanker passed through the Northeast Passage in January. This brings the Northern Sea Route one step closer to being navigable year-round.
Lufthansa flies non-stop to the Falklands
Lufthansa plans to make history: To replace researchers at the Neumayer Station in Antarctica, Lufthansa is planning one of the longest flights in its history.
Antarctic aerodrome creates a stir
Australia’s proposed aerodrome in Antarctica is meeting with environmental and political criticism and concerns around the world.
Northern Sea Route – never as much cargo as in 2020
At the end of December 2020, the volume of transported cargo along the Northern Sea Route exceeded 32 million tonnes and a new record was set.
Upgrading weather stations in the Northeast Passage
The existing weather stations are getting older and are to be upgraded. Roshydromet is also to receive funds for the revision of the information system “Sever”.
Battle for the Arctic – America not ready
U.S. policymakers and global strategists have long misjudged the Arctic as a strategic region, according to The National Interest. Now this is taking its toll, wrote the American journal.
“Sevmorput” on course after evacuation of captain
The Russian nuclear freighter “Sevmorput” must now continue its journey home without its evacuated captain.
Upcoming flights between Canada and Greenland?
Canadian North and Air Greenland have signed a letter of intent. The possibility of air connections between Greenland and Canada will be examined.
Greenland closes for Christmas
Fearing that they will not get a grip on the spread of COVID-19, the government of Greenland has ordered a stop of all flights between Copenhagen and Kangerlussuaq before Christmas.
Swan Hellenic clarifies
The story of the construction two ships has caused quite some confusion. We were then contacted by Swan Hellenic and we were promised an clarification of the situation.
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.
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.
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.
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