IMO Polar Code ban on heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping moves ahead
An International Maritime Organisation working group has recommended to ban the use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping, with…
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…
At IMO Polar Code meeting, Canada calls for zero discharge in Arctic
There’s been a lot of developments in Arctic shipping lately, particularly in light of the study by members of UCLA’s Geography…