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Port of Red Dog: Bulk Carriers' Call of the Wild

The UK P&I Club issue information for members whose vessels call at the remote Alaskan port on the Arctic Circle. Red Dog is a port established specifically to

Russian Companies Get Norwegian Arctic Offshore Licenses

Both Rosneft and Lukoil have secured license rights to blocks issued by the Norwegian government in Arctic waters. The massive opening of the Barents Sea for

Tideland Solar Buoys Mark Wrecks in Norwegian Arctic

Two SB-138P polyethylene buoys with solar-powered ML-140 LED lanterns from Tideland Signal are being used to mark wrecks in the approaches to the port of Narvik in the far north of Norway.

Canadian Arctic: Naval Base Tendering Begins

The federal government is looking for a company to build the proposed Nanisivik naval facility. The government has issued a 'Request for Qualifications  — the

Arctic Council Taking Regional Development Reins

What was once a small group meeting to discuss scientific & technical cooperation has grown into a forum in which legally binding agreements between states are brokered.

BBC Arizona Prepared for Decontamination

Response personnel conduct inspections prior to Port Valdez, Alaska, stevedores shifting cargo to facilitate decontamination of the BBC Arizona's deck, June 7-8, 2013.

Statoil Delays Norwegian Barents Sea Project

On account of applicable Norwegian Government tax changes Statoil as operator has recommended a delay of the investment decision for the Johan Castberg project in the Norwegian Barents Sea.

ICS Meets with Ministers to Discuss Arctic Shipping

ICS Meets with Ministers to Discuss Arctic Shipping At a Summit in Oslo on June 5, Board Members of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) met with Ministers

Northern Sea Route 2013 Queue Longest Yet

The Northern Sea Route administration has so far given 54 vessels permission to sail the route in 2013. This year’s sailing season on the Northern Sea Route between

Offshore Marriage of Interests Judged Successful

Nor-Shipping 2013 'Agenda Offshore' hear the Director General of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association pronounce the marriage of maritime and offshore oil and gas industries interests a success.

RINA, Russian Register Join Forces on Yachts and Ice Class

RINA Group’s certification company, RINA Services (RINA), and the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) have agreed to cooperate on specific projects where

Lt. Gov. to Keynote Oil and Gas Infrastructure and Development Summit

Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell will give a keynote presentation at the Alaska Oil and Gas Infrastructure and Development Summit in Anchorage tomorrow.   The lieutenant

Carlile Transportation Joins Saltchuk Companies

Carlile Transportation Systems, one of the largest trucking and logistics companies in Alaska, has been acquired by Saltchuk Resources, a Seattle-based family of

Arctic Maritime Development Opportunities Outlined

A recent report by The Board of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association's reasons that developments in the 'High North' place particular demands upon the authorities and all stakeholders.

Shipping Experts to Discuss Arctic Opportunities

Minister Trond Giske, Secretary General Koji Sekimizu, Chairman Masamichi Morooka and Director General Sturla Henriksen will meet the press at on Wednesday, June 5 at 2 p.

ICS Launches Annual Review of Shipping Developments

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest Annual Review of maritime policy and regulatory developments, in advance of its Annual General Meeting,

PVA Make Alaskan Harbor Seal Protest

The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) says existing voluntary Code of Conduct sufficient to protect Alaskan Harbor Seals. PVA has submitted written comments to

Kane Sponsors Promise of the Arctic

Kane Environmental, Inc. announced its sponsorship of The Promise of the Arctic, a policy-driven conference that seeks to explore the opportunities and challenges of the harsh Arctic environment.

Vestdavit Contracted by USCG for Nine Davits

Vestdavit has won its first contract with the U.S. Coast Guard. After an extensive tender process with many contenders, Vestdavit was chosen to supply nine PLA-2000 davits, the company said.

Arctic Economic Potential: Scholarly Briefing Published

The need for a comprehensive and risk-aware understanding of Arctic dynamics before proceding with development is emphasised in a recent research paper. The melting

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