Increasing interest in the Arctic. Also inside: Diving the Barents Sea, the Polar Code, Polarcus
Date: 2011-10-27
Increasing interest in the Arctic
Last year, there was an increasing number of seismic and drilling operations in the Arctic. Projects looking at the possible future export of LNG and minerals from ice-covered parts of the Arctic using new, high-ice-classed vessels and winterisation are becoming more mature. In 2010, after 40 years of negotiations, Norway and Russia finally agreed on the border in the Barents Sea, opening up large areas for seismic exploration and hopefully the discovery of new oil and gas fields.
Dividing the Barents Sea
After 40 years of negotiations, Norway and Russia have agreed on a maritime border.
Ocean Futures: Full-spectrum research on the High North
With so many stakeholders with competing interests in the high north, getting an accurate picture of what’s going on in the Arctic can be a challenge. Working together with a broad range of international experts, Ocean Futures has adopted a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to understand one of the most complex regions in the world.
Complete solutions for transportation needs
Developing transportation systems can sometimes last as long as 20 years. Aker Arctic Technology Inc. follows its customer projects from the early stages until the operation is running.
Assuring safe and responsible operations in the Arctic
Energy and transportation activity in the Arctic require taking on considerable operational and environmental challenges. DNV helps you to operate with confidence under these extreme conditions.
The Polar Code: What does it mean for Arctic shipping?
Lawson Brigham is Distinguished Professor of Geography & Arctic Policy at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He was chair and U.S. co-lead of the Arctic Council’s Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment (2005-09). Here he discusses the future of polar regulations and Arctic shipping.
Polarcus, DNV assess future seismic activity in Arctic
As a specialist in seismic operations in the Arctic, Polarcus has developed a set of specific operating procedures in cooperation with DNV to maximise efficiency in the region. But how will these procedures evolve as its activity in the region increases?
Practical Arctic Engineering Course
The third Practical Arctic Engineering Course was held from 6 to 11 April 2011 in cooperation with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim (NTNU) and the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). The first course was held in Trondheim in 2009, while the courses in 2010 and 2011 were held in Svalbard.
Promoting maritime activities in the Arctic
The Arctic Maritime Cluster aims to help make the North Norwegian maritime industry one of the largest and most innovative and successful industries in the far north, as well as supporting the overall competitiveness of the entire Norwegian maritime sector.
From small fishing vessels to Chinese shipyards
Polarkonsult is a ship design company that is located in Harstad in northern Norway and employs some 25 engineers and designers.
Calculated risk: Stena DrillMAX ICE nears delivery
Scheduled for delivery in March 2012, the most recent addition to Stena Drilling’s fleet will be the industry’s first ice class +1A1 dual-mast ultra deepwater drillship for arctic conditions. But is the industry ready for offshore arctic drilling?
Arctic drilling in a safe way
DNV’s summer students presented the results of seven weeks of intense and targeted work with a concept for year-round drilling and exploration offshore north-east Greenland. More than anything their work unfolded a massive need for new technologies, improved standards and increased arctic research.