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Saturday, November 9, 2013
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This Used to be an Impossible Photograph

Photographer Sergey Dolya had the unique opportunity last month to ride a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker to the North Pole. During his voyage, he captured

November 9, 2013
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Canadian Icebreakers Are Key to Increased Shipping in the Arctic
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Canadian Icebreakers Are Key to Increased Shipping in the Arctic

Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) — When the Danish-owned Nordic Orion became the first bulk carrier to transit the Northwest Passage, it relied on an escort for part

October 30, 2013
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
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Engineering News

Photo of the Day: Crown Prince of Norway Visits Aker Arctic Facility

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway visited the world-class arctic technology facilities at Aker Arctic in Helsinki, Finland this afternoon as part of a two-day trip

October 22, 2013
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Thursday, September 12, 2013
Russian Icebreaker to Take Olympic Torch to North Pole
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Russian Icebreaker to Take Olympic Torch to North Pole

An Olympic organizing committee in Russia unveiled plans today to take the Olympic torch relay to the North Pole ahead of the XXII Olympic Winter Games in

September 12, 2013
Total Views: 37

Friday, August 23, 2013
Could Replacement Icebreaker Resuscitate Australian Shipbuilding?
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Could Replacement Icebreaker Resuscitate Australian Shipbuilding?

Speculation continues as to what new icebreaker will replace Australia’s long-serving Aurora Australis, and who exactly will build

August 23, 2013
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
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News

Aker Arctic’s ARC100HD – A Powerful, and Unusual Icebreaker

At first glance, very little about this new icebreaker looks right.  The port side shares almost nothing in common with the starboard side and even the bridge

May 9, 2013
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
WATCH: Two Months of Antarctic Icebreaking in Five Minutes
Interesting

WATCH: Two Months of Antarctic Icebreaking in Five Minutes

Two month time-lapse (and science lesson) of icebreaking aboard the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer in the Ross Sea,

May 7, 2013
Total Views: 21

Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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Interesting

Ship Photo of The Day – Santa’s 5,000 Tonne Ice-Breaking Sled

Members of the Royal Navy icebreaker HMS Protector dressed as Santa Claus and Rudolf pose during a charity run for the ship’s affiliated charity, East

December 19, 2012
Total Views: 57

Tuesday, December 18, 2012
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Engineering News

Rolls Royce Wins Propeller Order for Fednav’s New Ice-Breaking Bulk Carrier

Canadian company Fednav Limited, one of the world’s largest operators of high ice-class vessels, has recently agreed to a long term transportation

December 18, 2012
Total Views: 224

Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Canada’s Fednav Orders New Icebreaker
Shipbuilding

Canada’s Fednav Orders New Icebreaker

Fednav, the world’s largest operator of ice-classed vessels and Canada’s leading deep-sea bulk transporter, announced Tuesday that it has placed an

October 30, 2012
Total Views: 31

Thursday, October 25, 2012
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Engineering News

Wärtsilä Wins Power Systems Order for Pair of Russian Icebreakers

Wärtsilä announced today that they have been awarded the contract to supply integrated power and automation systems for two new icebreakers being built

October 25, 2012
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Australian Icebreaker on Sea Ice Expedition is Stuck in the Sea Ice
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Australian Icebreaker on Sea Ice Expedition is Stuck in the Sea Ice

An Australian icebreaker on a scientific expedition to study sea ice in Antarctica is, well, stuck in the sea ice it is studying. The icebreaker, a bright

October 24, 2012
Total Views: 21

Monday, October 1, 2012
ABB Azipod propeller
Engineering News

ABB’s Azipod Technology Bound for the Russian Arctic in Latest $35 Million Order

ABB announced today the winning of a $35 million order from the Baltic Shipyard Ltd to supply Azipod propulsion and associated distribution systems for a new

October 1, 2012
Total Views: 39

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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Engineering News

China Looks to Break the Ice with New Research Vessel

To meet the increased need of polar scientific research,  China’s State Oceanic Administration (SOA), Chinese Arctic and Antarctic Administration

July 31, 2012
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Monday, June 18, 2012
USCGC Polar Sea Scrapping Postponed
USCG

USCGC Polar Sea Scrapping Postponed

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Mark Begich (D-AK) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have announced an agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard to postpone the

June 18, 2012
Total Views: 132

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Mastera icebreaking neste
Engineering News

Literally Speaking, Arctic Shiphandling is Completely Backwards

The idea was actually born in the in the ice-strewn reaches of the Great Lakes during the late 19th century when the car ferry ‘St. Ignace’ was

April 19, 2012
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Shell Takes Delivery of the New Ice-Classed M/V Aiviq, ECO’s Largest and Most Advanced Vessel to Date
Engineering News

Shell Takes Delivery of the New Ice-Classed M/V Aiviq, ECO’s Largest and Most Advanced Vessel to Date

Shell Exploration and Production says it has taken delivery of the M/V Aiviq (pronounced ‘eye-vik’), a 360-foot ice class anchor handler built by

March 27, 2012
Total Views: 202

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
STI Heritage scorpio tanker north sea route
News

Russian Northern Sea Route Critical to Development of Yamal Megaproject [REPORT]

MOSCOW (Dow Jones)–Russian independent natural gas producer OAO Novatek (NVTK.RS) shipped nine cargos or more than 600,000 metric tons of stable gas

March 7, 2012
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Monday, February 6, 2012
14 Rescued as Cargo Ship Catches Fire in Frozen Azov Sea
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14 Rescued as Cargo Ship Catches Fire in Frozen Azov Sea

A Maltese-flagged cargo ship caught fire yesterday while stuck in heavy ice in the Azov Sea.  The vessel, the M/V Captain Ivan Vikulov, sent a distress signal

February 6, 2012
Total Views: 37

Friday, February 3, 2012
CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent
Defense

STX Wins Design Contract for Canadian Coast Guard’s Flagship Polar Icebreaker

STX Canada Marine announced that they have been awarded a contract to design the future flagship polar icebreaker of the Canadian Coast Guard. The $9.5 million

February 3, 2012
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