Maersk containership completes Arctic passage

The containership Venta Maersk completed a transit through the Bering Strait and off Siberia westward to St. Petersburg, Russia. Maersk photo.

A newly built Maersk Line containership completed a trial passage of the Northern Sea Route off Siberia and Russia, in what Maersk officials called a “one-off” to gain operational experience and test the ice-capable feeder ship.

It was the latest voyage in the high north, where climate changes make through passages more feasible and nations are eyeing new maritime and commercial opportunities. But Maersk cautioned it has no plans for new services in what is still a challenging and expensive...

https://www.workboat.com/news/bluewater/maersk-containership-completes-arctic-passage/

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/