world's largest container shipping group AP Moller-Maersk

Why in the discussion?

The  world's largest container shipping group AP Moller-Maersk has successfully completed the test journey through the Russian Arctic.

The ship arrived from Vladivostok, Russia in the North Pacific Ocean on 22 August and reached St. Petersburg, located on the Gulf of Finland.
This sea route can become a new highway between Asia and Europe.


This route reduces the distance between Eastern Asia and Western Europe (currently Malacca Strait, Indian Ocean, via Eden Bay and the Suez canal), from 21,000 kilometers to 12,800 kilometers. In this new route, only 10-
It will take 15 days

Arctic ice disappeared

Over the years, melting sea ice has opened this route for ships.
Measurements show that since the late 1980s the sea ice covering the Arctic ocean has been declining year after year.
As a result of climate change, warming occurs in very high speeds in parts of the Arctic. Evidence of frozen ice and its thick layer disappeared for years.

New naval route
Due to the increase in sea temperature, it can be assumed that by the middle of this century, ships will be able to move from north to Russia and reach the northern part of Canada directly as the North Pole.
There is a significant increase in the nine-transportation activity in this region in the next decade,
Because Russia is likely to develop oil and gas related areas in Siberia.

Arctic route issues

Cost
♦ High costs and the changing conditions of Arctic ice can discourage operators. To cope with these situations, strict criteria may have to be followed.
Security
♦ Keep in mind the worries of increased insurance costs and safety concerns.

Environment

Ships and pollution generated by ships can seriously affect marine life in the environment as well as in other parts of the ocean world.