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IMO Approves New Shipping Corridors in Bering Sea to Improve Safety


The International Maritime Organization (IMO), part of the United Nations, approved a joint proposal by the United States and Russia to establish two-way shipping lanes across the Bering Sea and into the Arctic Ocean late last week. The newly adopted measure, bound to come into effect on Dec 1, specifies six two-way routes and six areas of precaution and aims to improve safety of navigation and reduce the risk of incidents and collisions.

While the use of these shipping lanes is voluntary, the...

http://www.highnorthnews.com/imo-approves-new-shipping-corridors-in-bering-sea-to-improve-safety/

US and Russia propose two-way shipping routes in Bering Sea


The United States and Russia jointly propose a routing system for vessels passing through the Bering Strait and Bering Sea. The scheme aims to organize and direct ships along fixed corridors passing through these Arctic waters and thus reduce the risk of collisions.

The proposal comes in the form of a document jointly submitted to the International Maritime Organization suggesting the establishment of six recommendatory two-way routes and six precautionary areas in the Bering Sea and Bering...

http://www.highnorthnews.com/us-and-russia-propose-two-way-shipping-routes-in-bering-sea/

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