ABS releases IMO Polar Code Advisory

As the potential for marine traffic in Polar regions increases, there is a clear need for modern and effective ...

Polar success for Inmarsat's FleetXpress

Global satellite operator Inmarsat reports that it has been able to demonstrate a consistent shipboard internet connection for its Fleet Xpress service in the Antarctic region. ...

DNV GL approves first IMO Polar Code compliant vessel

DNV GL has approved the first vessel to comply with IMO Polar Code, AHTS Magne Viking, owned by Viking Supply Ships. ...

Wärtsilä to propel French Polar logistics icebreaker

Wärtsilä is equipping a new icebreaking Polar logistics vessel being built at Chantiers Piriou shipyard in France with main engines, exhaust treatment systems and thrusters. ...

GC Rieber settles new deal for troubled Polar Onyx

GC Rieber Shipping agreed a charter with Marine Platforms for subsea vessel Polar Onyx, after previous charterer Ceona defaulted in September. ...

SurvitecZodiac unveils new liferafts designed for the Polar Code

Liferaft company SurvitecZodiac has launched a new series of liferafts designed to operate in Arctic temperatures of as low as -50°c. ...

IMO adopts Polar Code environmental provisions

The environmental provisions to the Polar Code covering shipping in the Arctic and Antarctica were adopted at the IMO MEPC 68 meeting last week, however, has been criticised by environmental groups for not going far enough. ...