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Politics Politics (USA) USA 

Russian intimidation of Bering Sea fishermen shows gap in Arctic investment, Sullivan says

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 17:08
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The second-in-command of the U.S. Coast Guard shouldered some of the blame on Tuesday for incidents in August in which

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Environment Environment (Russia) Russia 

North Pole ice cap too thin for testing Russia’s giant icebreaker

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 10:25
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The Arktika icebreaker will have to undergo a second test-voyage to prove its capabilities to crush thick and hard sea-ice.

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Geopolitics (USA) Politics USA 

U.S. wants to keep the Arctic an area of low tensions, top official

Levon Sevunts, Radio Canada International
Posted: Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 11:35 — Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 11:49
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The United States wants to keep the Arctic an area of low tensions, Washington’s newly appointed Arctic coordinator said Wednesday

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Business Business (Canada) Canada RCI 

Quebec shipyard sets up an Arctic icebreaking research centre in Eastern Canada

Murray Brewster, CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 10:40
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Describing itself as Canada’s polar partner, the Chantier Davie Shipyard in Quebec plans to announce the creation of a national

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Geopolitics (USA) Politics USA 

US Arctic : Trump advances icebreaker plan

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 09:59 — Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2020 at 09:36
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President Donald Trump is calling on his administration to get a fleet of new icebreakers on the water by 2029.

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Canada General Politics Politics (Canada) 

Beef up Arctic search and rescue to keep Canada’s North secure, experts argue

Katie Toth, CBC News
Posted: Monday, January 6, 2020 at 09:58
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A new paper says search and rescue infrastructure can be used for policing non-state threats in Canada’s North A leading

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General Politics Politics (Russia) Russia 

Moscow adopts 15-year plan for Northern Sea Route

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 04:56 — Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2020 at 16:18
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By year 2035, the Russian government intends to build at least 40 Arctic vessels, upgrade 4 regional airports, construct railways

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Business Business (Russia) General Russia 

Non-nuclear Russian icebreaker on maiden voyage through Arctic waters

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 14:38
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The diesel-engined vessel Ob is part of the state nuclear power company’s new conventional fleet of icebreakers. The Ob this

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General Politics Politics (Russia) Russia 

Arctic-bound Russian icebreaker gets Norway’s help following engine troubles

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 15:19
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The diesel-powered Tor on Tuesday morning issued a plea for help to Norwegian rescue services. There is stormy weather on

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Finland General Politics Politics (Finland) 

Finland’s aging icebreaker fleet needs modernization

Yle News
Posted: Friday, October 18, 2019 at 15:50
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State-owned icebreaker company Arctia is assessing its fleet of eight icebreakers to determine which must be completely replaced and which

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Business Business (Russia) General Russia 

LNG tankers making best of sea-ice low on Russia’s Northern Sea Route

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 16:13
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Almost half of the icebreaking carriers serving the Yamal LNG this week traverse the most difficult part of Russia’s Northern

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General Politics Politics (Russia) Russia 

Russia aims to make Northern Sea Route world-class shipping lane

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 15:11 — Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 15:19
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With new super-powerful icebreakers, the Russian Arctic route might be able to compete with the Suez Canal, leader of nuclear

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Environment Environment (Russia) General Russia 

LNG tanker breaking through thick ice in Russia’s eastern Arctic

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, July 5, 2019 at 16:29
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The Vladimir Rusanov is breaking its way from Sabetta to Korea through Russia’s Arctic route. The ship left Sabetta, the

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Canada General Politics Politics (Canada) 

Canadian Coast Guard adds three weeks to Arctic season as icebreakers head North

Alex Brockman, CBC News
Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 11:22 — Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2020 at 12:28
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The Canadian Coast Guard is extending its Arctic ice-breaking season by three weeks this summer, an effort that could prevent

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General Geopolitics (Russia) Politics Russia Video Reports 

Video – Inside Russia’s rapid Arctic expansion

CBC News
Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 09:46 — Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2019 at 10:19
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Russia is rapidly expanding its economic and military presence in the Arctic. The country’s ambitions are bringing changes to the

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