Maritime Shipping on the Northern Sea Route: Need for Greater Emphasis on Mutual Cooperation and a Non-Negotiable Safety Culture. Part I
The opening of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) due to the melting of the Arctic sea ice ushers in many op-portunities. The International Maritime Organization has introduced several regulations for shipping and the training of seafarers. The Northern Sea Route has several challenges concerning the infr...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:f1a785b8d6f84fe9bfbf57a3ee808d77 2023-05-15T14:38:46+02:00 Maritime Shipping on the Northern Sea Route: Need for Greater Emphasis on Mutual Cooperation and a Non-Negotiable Safety Culture. Part I Jawahar BHAGWAT 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.37482/issn2221-2698.2020.39.5 https://doaj.org/article/f1a785b8d6f84fe9bfbf57a3ee808d77 EN RU eng rus Northern Arctic Federal University http://www.arcticandnorth.ru/en/article_index_years.php?ELEMENT_ID=346779 https://doaj.org/toc/2221-2698 doi:10.37482/issn2221-2698.2020.39.5 2221-2698 https://doaj.org/article/f1a785b8d6f84fe9bfbf57a3ee808d77 Арктика и Север, Iss 39, Pp 4-23 (2020) arctic arctic routes arctic sea ice cover the northern sea route (nsr) russia search and rescue (sar) vessel traffic patterns Social Sciences H article 2020 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.37482/issn2221-2698.2020.39.5 2022-12-31T09:59:11Z The opening of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) due to the melting of the Arctic sea ice ushers in many op-portunities. The International Maritime Organization has introduced several regulations for shipping and the training of seafarers. The Northern Sea Route has several challenges concerning the infrastructure and the harsh weather conditions. The recent incident on board the Viking Sky cruise liner was a reminder of such challenges. The Norwegian authorities responded admirably, and the Search and Rescue operation was conducted with the necessary coordinated effort in the shortest possible time. Other inci-dents along the NSR and increasing ship casualties in the Arctic region have been analyzed concerning the adequacy of existing regulations. The author’s opinion is that these incidents bring out a need to examine the adequacy of the Polar code, infrastructure along the NSR, and the current state of Search and Rescue (SAR). From a practical point of view, the Norwegian experience would be of interest to all Arctic states and the IMO. The evolution of the Polar Code and the challenges in implementation are discussed. The article puts forth several recommendations for improving cooperation and safety to make the NSR a viable alternative route. This article can be used for educational purposes at universities. It is relevant for civil servants, shipping authorities, search and rescue authorities, and researchers involved in developing the Arctic sea routes and specifically the Northern Sea Route. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Northern Sea Route Sea ice Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Arctic and North 39 5 25 |
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The opening of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) due to the melting of the Arctic sea ice ushers in many op-portunities. The International Maritime Organization has introduced several regulations for shipping and the training of seafarers. The Northern Sea Route has several challenges concerning the infrastructure and the harsh weather conditions. The recent incident on board the Viking Sky cruise liner was a reminder of such challenges. The Norwegian authorities responded admirably, and the Search and Rescue operation was conducted with the necessary coordinated effort in the shortest possible time. Other inci-dents along the NSR and increasing ship casualties in the Arctic region have been analyzed concerning the adequacy of existing regulations. The author’s opinion is that these incidents bring out a need to examine the adequacy of the Polar code, infrastructure along the NSR, and the current state of Search and Rescue (SAR). From a practical point of view, the Norwegian experience would be of interest to all Arctic states and the IMO. The evolution of the Polar Code and the challenges in implementation are discussed. The article puts forth several recommendations for improving cooperation and safety to make the NSR a viable alternative route. This article can be used for educational purposes at universities. It is relevant for civil servants, shipping authorities, search and rescue authorities, and researchers involved in developing the Arctic sea routes and specifically the Northern Sea Route. |
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Maritime Shipping on the Northern Sea Route: Need for Greater Emphasis on Mutual Cooperation and a Non-Negotiable Safety Culture. Part I |
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Maritime Shipping on the Northern Sea Route: Need for Greater Emphasis on Mutual Cooperation and a Non-Negotiable Safety Culture. Part I |
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Maritime Shipping on the Northern Sea Route: Need for Greater Emphasis on Mutual Cooperation and a Non-Negotiable Safety Culture. Part I |
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