The Nautical Institute launches Ice Navigator Scheme

The Nautical Institute today launched the Ice Navigator Training and Certification Scheme. This is the latest in ...

Ice Traps Four-Vessel Convoy off Chukotka

convoy of four vessels, two bulk carriers and two icebreakers, is trapped by ice off the coast of Chukotka Peninsula, according to Russian Emergencies Ministry’s Directorate for the Chukotka Autonomous Area.

Swedish Orient Line Adds Three Ice Class RoRo Ships

Gothenburg-based shipping company Swedish Orient Line (SOL) has expanded its fleet with three ice class 1A super roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels built in 2006 and 2007.

Arctic ice melt to redraw global shipping routes

The disappearing Arctic ice cap will boost trade between north-west Europe and countries such as China, Japan and South Korea by making the sea routes far shorter, according to economic analysts.

Global Ice Center Report on the Northern Sea Route in 2014

Following the closing of the Northeastern Passage of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) on October...

A song of ice and fire

Starting 2007, Six 75000 dwt Panamax bulk carrier in Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding and Jiangnan Shipyard.