Tourist trips to the North Pole are mostly made by ship. So far, this was done only by Russian icebreakers that have sailed from Murmansk. But that could change and should be regulated internationally, according to the committee’s report. Picture: Michael Wenger...
The Northern Sea Route already sees an increase in ship traffic. LNG-tankers, capable of breaking ice, are one of the new developments. But Russia plans to increase its icebreaker fleet to ensure more safety along the waterway and simultaneously pushes the region for...