Frozen waters put navigators to the test

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The reduced presence of sea ice, which can be attributed to global warming, raises the prospect of new possible routes that can serve as short cuts in commercial shipping, but this will need a new generation of navigators and technologies. John Vanthiel, captain of icebreaker CCGS Henry Larsen shares his experience in navigating in the Arctic region and discusses the features of the icebreaker's ice radar.

Canada, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ship captains, Sea ice, Icebreakers (Ships), Marine navigation, Vanthiel, John

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NTSB reveals liferaft failures

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The findings of the United States National Transportation Safety Board about the defective design of the evacuation system on the cruise liner Empress of the North are presented.

United States, Reports, Cruise ships, United States. National Transportation Safety Board

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Tighter ferry security for western Canada

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The decision of BC Ferries to intensify passenger and ferry check in terminals in western Canada is discussed.

Transportation, Transportation Services, Support Activities for Transportation, LOCAL AND INTERURBAN PASSENGER TRANSIT, Transportation industry, BC Ferries

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