The Russian government eased the requirements for icebreaker escorts as it continues its push to achieve year-round transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The rule change applies to double-acting vessels with ice-class Arc7 and Arc8, such as those carrying LNG for...
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