Opening of the northwest passage : the impact and possibilities

The Northwest Passage (NWP) is a waterway in Northern Canada, connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. The impacts of climate change have opened up the passage for transit for the first time in history. Research has shown that the NWP could result in a significant saving of 2 weeks saili...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cheh, Guo Jun.
Other Authors: Lum Kit Meng, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: 2012
Subjects:
DRNTU::Engineering::Maritime studies::Maritime management and business
Canada
Northwest Passage
Pacific
Northwest passage
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/49182
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Summary:The Northwest Passage (NWP) is a waterway in Northern Canada, connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. The impacts of climate change have opened up the passage for transit for the first time in history. Research has shown that the NWP could result in a significant saving of 2 weeks sailing time. The objectives of this research project aim to investigate the possibilities and impacts of the NWP as an alternative international shipping route. Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies)

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