“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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
New railway line planned for Alaska
The A2A project envisages the construction of a new railway line from Alberta to the ports near Anchorage.
Icebreaker “Arktika” on maiden voyage
With only two of its three engines, Russia’s newest icebreaker “Arktika” is on its maiden voyage to the Arctic
Submarine to the depths of the Arctic
With the “Seabourn Venture”, the cruise company Seabourn is taking a new, spectacular path.
Problematic changes in the Gulf of Ob?
The Arctic never has experienced an industrial expansion of this magnitude. The Gulf of Ob has become the core of the natural gas and oil industry.
Planned HFO ban in the Arctic inefficient
According to environmental organisations, the IMO’s proposed ban on heavy fuel oil in the Arctic is basically useless because it contains too many exceptions and loop holes.
Greenland – Problems with new airport constructions
The airport projects in Nuuk, Ilulissat and Qaqortoq continue to attract great public, political and media attention.
News from Murmansk
Military land on the coast of the Kola Peninsula could become the site for a new Arctic container port and housing construction.
New icebreaker for the Baltic Sea
The world’s most powerful diesel-electric icebreaker “Viktor Chernomyrdin” is scheduled to go into operation on November 1, 2020.
Spitsbergen – “Northguider” is dismantled on site
The “Northguider” ran aground on December 28, 2018 in the Hinlopen Strait and has not been salvaged to this day.
20.07.2020 – Northeast Passage ice-free
As early as mid-July, the Northern Sea Route was almost ice-free, and on July 20 there was completely open water over the entire sea route.
No extension of the North-East Passage
Russia has changed its mind about modifying the North-East Passage due to possible contradictions with international law.
Fish trawler for the Bering Sea
The first of a series of ten trawlers for the Russian Fishing Company has been launched in St. Petersburg.
Extended operating licence for nuclear icebreakers
Rosatomflot announces that some nuclear icebreakers will be approved for another 50,000 operating hours.
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