Arctic marine transportation: state of the art.

Summary

The paper illustrates that safe and cost-effective Arctic tanker transportation on a year-round basis is feasible in both the North American and Russian areas. An overview of existing icebreaking tankers is followed by a review of recent advances in icebreaking technology, proposed improvements to ice regulations.

Details

  • Original title: Arctic marine transportation: state of the art.
  • Record ID : 1995-3218
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1994/05/02
  • Source: Source: Proc. OTC 94, Houston
    vol. 2; n. 7455; 349-357; 5 fig.; 1 tabl.; 18 ref.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.