... as the reality. Myth #1. Arctic shipping is new Abraham Stork, Whaling in the Arctic Ocean In fact, the number of vessels and the amount of cargo being shipped still have not recovered to the levels seen in the 1980s, during the Soviet era, when the Northern Sea Route in Russia saw extensive domestic traffic. Explorers have traveled Arctic waters for centuries, seeking the Northwest or Northeast Passage or trying to reach the North Pole. Whalers sailed north in the 1600s. Ship access to Arctic communities ...
... the discussion, representatives of the Russian and Chinese expert community considered the prospects for China’s cooperation with Arctic governments, in particular Russia, as well as the economic potential of developing Arctic resources and the Northern Sea Route.
... shipping in the Arctic, including the Polar Code, navigation safety problems in the Arctic waters, as well as opportunities for cooperation of the Arctic states in this area.
The discussion at the second session focused on the commercial potential of the Northern Sea Route and the prospects for its development, the specifics of navigation and shipping control in the Northwest Passage, as well as promising areas of scientific and educational cooperation on transport issues in the Arctic.
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Law · Transit · Ecology · Icebreakers · Security
RIAC experts explain legal principles and Northern Sea Route practice of usage
... practical effect of denying, hampering or impairing the right of transit passage.” From the American point of view, the exercise of that right must not obstruct even the holding of military exercises and maneuvers
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The United States, being one of the largest economies in the world and a key consumer of goods and resources, is interested in fully exploiting the advantages offered by sea transport.
The U.S. is consistently upholding the right of ...
... because there is so much at stake for the Arctic and because there is too much interest in cooperation.
Earlier you have touched upon the traffic in the Arctic region. What are the main infrastructure projects this year in terms of transport and the Northern Sea Route? What role will Asian countries, like China, play in building these routes?
You are not asking a simple question. There is practically no real infrastructure along the Northern Sea Route. So, if there’s an emergency on board of ...
... the exclusive domain of indigenous people, explorers and adventurers, is increasingly open toroutine shipping traffic. With the continued retreat of summer sea ice, the shipping season is becoming longer and more reliable. Icebreaker support along the Northern Sea Route reduces uncertainty further still. As a result, shipping through the Northern Sea Route is expected to continue to increase, and the Northwest Passage is also seeing commercial voyages. The benefits—shorter distances, access to ...
... agreement. We can start U.S.-Russia negotiations and make concessions, provided that the U.S. will offer something in exchange, for example, fishing quotas.
Do you think that Finland, Sweden, and Norway may form their own Scandinavian policy on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as opposed to Russia? Do you think Washington will strengthen interactions with the Scandinavian countries on the issue of the internationalization of the NSR?
In 2012 the Russian Federation adopted a new federal law on amendments ...
... necessary materials presented and foreign practices analyzed, in order for the United Nations to take a positive decision in before the end of 2013, allowing Russia to expand its Exclusive Economic Zone by 1.2 million square kilometers.
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The Arctic is also of critical military-strategic importance to Russia. An analysis of the Arctic states’ defense potential and plans shows that the region must not become an arena for armed confrontation or a newarms race. All ...
According to Atomflot Deputy Director Stansilav Golovinsky, in 2013 foreigners outnumber Russian companies in applications for ice escort in polar waters. RIAC experts regard it as a sign of growing competition in the Arctic.
On September 19, Russian International Affairs Council held an expert meeting on international cooperation in the Arctic with participation of representatives of ministries, agencies, think tanks and NGOs to discuss preservation of biological resources and management of shipping...