Arctic shipping in the Russian-controlled Northern Sea Route (NSR) is poised for major growth this year, with a record number of vessels applying for permits ... such as the Yamal LNG and Arctic LNG 2.
Russia expects a 50% rise in voyages by foreign vessels using the Northern Sea Route (NSR) along its Arctic coast this year, which Moscow sees as an alternative to the Suez Canal, state-controlled nuclear energy firm Rosatom told Reuters on Friday.
As Arctic shipping increases, monitoring trends and collecting data about Arctic shipping can contribute to enabling safer shipping in the Arctic ... developed the Arctic ShipTrafficData (ASTD) Program.
Russia and China are looking to further expand their cooperation in Arctic shipping and energy projects, President Putin confirmed during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi in Moscow.