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Forwarded herewith is Bulletin No. 94 of the International Ice Patrol (IIP), describing the Patrol’s services and ice conditions during the 2008 season. With 976 icebergs drifting into the transatlantic shipping lanes near the Grand Banks of Newfoundland over the course of the season, 2008 was our m...
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| Summary: | Forwarded herewith is Bulletin No. 94 of the International Ice Patrol (IIP), describing the Patrol’s services and ice conditions during the 2008 season. With 976 icebergs drifting into the transatlantic shipping lanes near the Grand Banks of Newfoundland over the course of the season, 2008 was our most active year in the last decade and our 14 th busiest since the loss of RMS Titanic in 1912. Their wide geographic distribution, not only as generally expected to the south and east, but also to the west, made for a unique season. For the first time in history, the International Ice Patrol conducted a memorial ceremony for the victims of the RMS Titanic at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 15 th. This event was a highlight of a season that was marked by significant media interest due to the large number of icebergs posing a threat to mariners. While managing the significant iceberg threat and media interest, Ice Patrol also investigated the feasibility of alternative methods of conducting ice reconnaissance, including conducting an operational test of satellite reconnaissance data and performing a study on the suitability of commercial reconnaissance. On behalf of all of the dedicated women and men of the International Ice Patrol, I hope that you |
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