Polar Code enters into force, but doubts remain about its ability to protect environment
On January 1 of this year, the International Maritime Organization’s Polar Code entered into force. The new regulations are intended to improve safety…
The first-ever cruise through the Northwest Passage has set sail
In 1969, the first commercial cargo ship sailed through the Northwest Passage. In 2013, the first bulk carrier traversed those…
What does the sudden closure of Canada's only Arctic deepwater port mean for Arctic shipping?
Arctic shipping is not off to a good start this season. On July 25, the privately owned management company, Omnitrax, announced…