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Capt David (Duke) Snider
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Past President The Nautical Institute, owner Martech Polar Consulting Ltd providing Polar & Ice Navigation, Maritime Shipping Service Provider.
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Navigating the Arctic: Calls for better tech as trips get tougher
Shipping companies are calling on the federal government to invest in Arctic infrastructure and navigation technology as climate change renders transport corridors more hazardous — all while traffic r...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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RCI-EyeOnTheArctic on X: "PM Mark Carney and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reaffirmed their commitment to the port expansion in a joint statement on Sunday, although Ottawa’s official list of major projects of “national importance” still does not include the project. via @cbcnews https://t.co/ef7EqtGYoN" / X
PM Mark Carney and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reaffirmed their commitment to the port expansion in a joint statement on Sunday, although Ottawa’s official list of major projects of “national importance” still does not include the project. via @cbcnews https://t.co/ef7EqtGYoN
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November 18, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Sikuliaq going to Antarctica | College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
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November 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Coast Guard’s new science vessel ready to set sail from North Vancouver's Seaspan Shipyards
The CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, departing for Victoria on Nov. 13, is the fourth ship to be designed, built and delivered from Seaspan under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy
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November 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Russia is modernising its meteorological stations along the Northern Sea Route
In anticipation of future shipping, dozens of stations above the Arctic Circle are being upgraded.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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‘That’s our vision:’ Qikiqtarjuaq prepares for its long-promised deepsea port
One of the first things a visitor to Qikiqtarjuaq sees when they land at the hamlet’s tiny airport is a map of the deepsea port. It’s like the long-promised facility is already there to welcome sealif...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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SEASPAN SELECTED TO DESIGN U.S. COAST GUARD ARCTIC SECURITY CUTTERS | Business Examiner
NORTH VANCOUVER - Seaspan Shipyards and three other companies have been selected to help design six new Arctic Security Cutter ships for the United States Coast Guard. U.S. President Donald J. Trump a...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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How NSF hopes to keep Antarctic scientists afloat without an icebreaker
Ending Palmer lease is one of many belt-tightening moves amid budget uncertainty
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October 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Ukrainian icebreaker 'Noosfera' launches new Antarctic season
The Ukrainian research icebreaker 'Noosfera' has launched its fifth Antarctic season, which is expected to be a record one in terms of the number of studies and international collaborations. — Ukrinfo...
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October 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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SH Minerva to sail in Antarctica after three years in lay up
Swan Hellenic will resume expedition cruises on SH Minerva winter 2025/26 after a lengthy battle involving sanctions against the vessel’s owner
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October 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Forget the hype. Here are the facts about last week's US-Finland icebreaker deal - ArcticToday
This is a reproduction of an article that first appeared on Sixty Degrees North. If you would like to read more posts by Peter Rybski, you can sign up for his blog here. There has been a lot of hype (...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Breaking: Australia's Antarctic icebreaker scrapes ocean floor near Heard Island
Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina has headed to deeper waters off remote Heard Island in the Southern Ocean while assessments are undertaken to see if the hull has suffered any damage after scraping the...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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One would hope that they would get their facts straight. Release says “present fleet includes just two operational ASCs” then alludes to these being Polar Star (built 1976 and in fact a POLAR SC equivalent) and Aiviq (commercial vessel) and ignores Healy
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Authorizes Construction of Arctic Security Cutters
GROWING OUR ARCTIC FLEET: President Donald J. Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum to authorize the construction of up to four Arctic Security
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October 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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White House selects Seaspan design for six U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters - Seaspan
Construction to begin immediately in both Finland and the United States with eventual transition to full production in the United States Oct. 9, 2025 — North Vancouver, BC — At a White House event tod...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Finland to Sign Agreement On Icebreakers for U.S. Coast Guard During White House Visit
After months of speculation about Finland constructing icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard a deal could come as early as today. Finland’s president Alexander Stubb said his country was poised to fina...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Under the radar, America’s Arctic diplomacy is gaining traction: Commentary - ArcticToday
It would be easy to feel discouraged about America’s standing in the diplomatic world. Statements from Washington about Greenland and two Arctic partners, Canada and Denmark, have been anything but di...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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In the Arctic, U.S. shifts focus from climate research to security | Juneau Empire
The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet and is one of the most rapidly changing places on Earth. And the United States’ approach to Arctic research has also begun sh...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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This sea route has been dismissed as too treacherous. China’s taking the risk. | CNN
The Arctic journey is billed as the first step in China’s quest to open a “Polar Silk Road,” a commercial shipping route across the top of the world, and it’s only made possible by climate change.
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October 4, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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I keep saying the same rhing “safe navigation and transit are not assured” www.highnorthnews.com/en/worlds-la...
World’s Largest Container Shipping Company MSC Again Rules Out Arctic Shipping, As Chinese Companies Push Ahead
The same week a Chinese container ship is attempting to make a record-setting Northern Sea Route transit from China to the UK in 18 days, European operator MSC reaffirmed its commitment to not ship vi...
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October 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Seaspan Shipyards contracts Genoa for polar icebreaker tech design services
Helping Maritime Professionals Make Informed Decisions
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October 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Canada needs a North Pacific Arctic strategy
Canada must anchor its Arctic strategy with Japan and South Korea as central partners in science, security and shipbuilding.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Finland’s Aker Arctic Unveils Next-Generation Medium-Class Icebreaker as Global Demand Heats Up
Finnish icebreaker designer Aker Arctic on Monday released the first renderings of its new B+ class vessel for the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, unveiling a next-generation design as global...
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October 1, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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China achieves first manned dive under Arctic ice in deep-sea exploration landmark
China has marked a leap in deep-sea exploration capabilities with the successful completion of its first manned dive under Arctic ice. Chinese scientists concluded the country's 15th Arctic scientific...
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September 28, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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U.S. Icebreaker Polar Star Returns to Seattle After Antarctic Deployment and Major Refurbishment
The 49-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) has returned to its Seattle home port after 308 days away. Polar Star completed its annual Antarctic deployment for Operation Deep...
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September 26, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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U.S. Icebreaker Polar Star Returns to Seattle After Antarctic Deployment and Major Refurbishment
The 49-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) has returned to its Seattle home port after 308 days away. Polar Star completed its annual Antarctic deployment for Operation Deep...
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September 26, 2025 at 4:13 AM