Non-Icebreaker Required: SFT Turkey Granted Passage On Northern Sea Route

In a historic first for Arctic shipping, a regular cargo ship, the SFT Turkey, is allowed to travel along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) during specific summer months without the typical icebreaker escort.
This decision comes amid receding Arctic ice and disruptions on traditional trade routes, paving the way for more regular cargo ships to utilize the NSR.

The Northern Sea Route (NSR), a shortcut between Europe and Asia that cuts through the icy waters of the Arctic, has traditionally been the...