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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Finnish icebreakers
Shipbuilding

Arctic Icebreaker Ships in High Demand as Nations Vie for Power

At a shipyard in Finland last month, workers cut the first steel for a new icebreaker ship. Over the next three years, about 10,000 tons of the metal will go

September 16, 2025
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Monday, September 15, 2025
‘USS Gerald R. Ford’ Aircraft Carrier Visits Norway’s Capital in Arctic Show Of Force
Defense

‘USS Gerald R. Ford’ Aircraft Carrier Visits Norway’s Capital in Arctic Show Of Force

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in Norway’s capital, wrapping up a month-long joint exercise with NATO in the Norwegian and Barents

September 15, 2025
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NSR escort July 2024
Incidents

Sanctioned Suezmax Oil Tanker Without Ice Protection Stuck for Days on Russia’s Arctic Northern Sea Route

A non ice-class Suezmax oil tanker has been forced to wait several days due to ice conditions before proceeding along Russia’s Northern Sea Route. The

September 15, 2025
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Monday, September 8, 2025
Newest U.S. Icebreaker ‘Storis’ Conducts Extensive Patrol Along Russian Maritime Boundary in Arctic
Defense

Newest U.S. Icebreaker ‘Storis’ Conducts Extensive Patrol Along Russian Maritime Boundary in Arctic

The newest U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, Storis, continues a sweeping Arctic patrol along Russia’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Along the way it also monitored

September 8, 2025
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Norway's government holds a press conference about frigate purchases
Defense

Norway Frigate Deal Focuses on Russian Subs, Defense Chief Says

Norway decided to pick the UK as the supplier of its new navy frigates as the Nordic NATO member seeks to deter Russian submarines in the High North, according

September 3, 2025
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Russia’s Oil Cargoes Flood to China as Tariffs Crimp India Flows
Energy

Russia’s Oil Cargoes Flood to China as Tariffs Crimp India Flows

Russia’s crude shipments rebounded, with China picking up the slack after US President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs on India choked exports to the

September 2, 2025
Total Views: 1208

U.S. Navy Destroyers Patrol Arctic Waters In Barents Sea Near Russian Maritime Border
Defense

U.S. Navy Destroyers Patrol Arctic Waters In Barents Sea Near Russian Maritime Border

U.S. naval forces continue to step up their engagement in the Arctic. While the Coast Guard now has two icebreakers operating in the Bering Sea simultaneously

September 2, 2025
Total Views: 3125

Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carrier Without Ice-Class Stops, Reverses on Northern Sea Route Near Ice-Edge
Energy

Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carrier Without Ice-Class Stops, Reverses on Northern Sea Route Near Ice-Edge

A Russian liquefied natural gas carrier without ice protection has reversed course and remains stopped near the edge of the sea ice on the Northern Sea Route.

September 2, 2025
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
Norway's government holds a press conference about frigate purchases
Defense

Norway Selects British Frigates In $13.5B Defense Deal

By Nora Buli and Terje Solsvik OSLO, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Norway said on Sunday it had chosen Britain as its strategic partner for the

August 31, 2025
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Friday, August 29, 2025
LNG in Arctic
Energy

China Receives First Arctic LNG 2 Cargo Ahead of Putin’s Visit, Data Shows

China received this week its first liquefied natural gas cargo from a sanctioned Russian project, ship-tracking data from Kpler and LSEG showed, days ahead of

August 29, 2025
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Thursday, August 28, 2025
Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
Energy

Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Delivers First Cargo to China After Year-Long Wait, Signaling Possible Shift in Beijing’s Sanctions Stance

A gas carrier in service of Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project has docked at a Chinese terminal for the first time, ending more than a year of

August 28, 2025
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Christophe de Margerie first cargo
Shipping

Russia’s Sanctioned Arctic LNG Plant Boosts Output to New Record

Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project boosted gas output to record levels this month as the export facility keeps loading cargoes that have struggled to

August 27, 2025
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Russian Crude Exports Slide on Drone Strikes and Trump’s Tariffs
Energy

Russian Crude Exports Slide on Drone Strikes and Trump’s Tariffs

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s oil export pipelines and a doubling of US tariffs on goods imported from India appear to be hitting Moscow’s crude

August 27, 2025
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
US and Russian Officials Discussed Energy Deals Alongside Latest Ukraine Peace Talks
Energy

US and Russian Officials Discussed Energy Deals Alongside Latest Ukraine Peace Talks

U.S. and Russian government officials discussed several energy deals on the sidelines of negotiations this month that sought to achieve peace in Ukraine,

August 26, 2025
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Monday, August 25, 2025
Suspected shadow fleetl tanker Eagle S anchored near the Kilpilahti port in Porvoo
News

Baltic States Seek to Fight Back Against Russian Signal Jamming

NATO’s easternmost member states are grappling with a sharp rise in radio and satellite interference, with Baltic governments accusing Russia of positioning

August 25, 2025
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Sunday, August 24, 2025
Ust-Luga oil terminal, Baltic pipeline system. Russia. View from the sea and reeds
Ports

Ukraine Claims Drone Strike On Russian Ust-Luga Port

By Daryna Krasnolutska Aug 24, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Ukraine’s state security service and special forces struck Russia’s Baltic port of Ust-Luga

August 24, 2025
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Friday, August 22, 2025
Royal Navy warship HMS Trent and a Wildcat helicopter have shadowed Russian vessels in UK waters during a five-day operation.
Defense

Royal Navy Shadows Russian Warships, Tankers Through English Channel

Royal Navy warship HMS Trent and a Wildcat helicopter have completed a five-day operation shadowing Russian vessels through UK waters, highlighting

August 22, 2025
Total Views: 259

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Ukrainian Man Arrested Over Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks
News

Ukrainian Man Arrested Over Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks

A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of coordinating the 2022 attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, German prosecutors said on

August 21, 2025
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
India’s Nayara Turns to Dark Fleet and Russian Oil for Survival
Energy

India’s Nayara Turns to Dark Fleet and Russian Oil for Survival

One month after being hit by European Union sanctions, India’s Nayara Energy Ltd. is relying on a growing pool of dark-fleet tankers to transport its

August 20, 2025
Total Views: 335

Monday, August 18, 2025
From Alaska With Love: Russia’s Shadow LNG Fleet Set Sail for China As Trump-Putin Summit Unfolded
Energy

From Alaska With Love: Russia’s Shadow LNG Fleet Set Sail for China As Trump-Putin Summit Unfolded

Five sanctioned LNG carriers, part of Russia’s shadow fleet, got underway as the Trump-Putin meeting took place in Alaska, or changed course in the hours

August 18, 2025
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