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MOL has obtained approval in principle from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai for the basic design of specialized vessels to joint and bury subsea power cables
The “New Frontier” ships will be delivered annually starting in 2030.

New maps published of Alexander Island, Antarctica

These maps provide the first update of the region for 40 years, highlighting unseen features as well as how the glaciers are retreating due to climate change.

New map of landscape beneath Antarctica unveiled

The most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet has been assembled by a team of international scientists led from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).

New map of South Orkney Islands published for the first time in 40 years

A new map of the South Orkney Islands has been released by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) – the first UK published, topographic map of the region in almost 40 years.

Australian scientists to investigate climate change impact on Antarctic current

Scientists voyage to the Southern Ocean to investigate how climate change impacts the planet’s strongest current

British scientists tracking two enormous icebergs larger than London

A81 broke off Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf in February after being weakly tethered to the mainland for years, according to The British Antarctic Survey.

RRS Sir David Attenborough begins polar science trials

The UK’s new polar ship RRS Sir David Attenborough begins its polar science trials in Antarctica this week.

Six-week science voyage deep into the waters of Antarctica

Multi-disciplinary research team will sail more than 3500km south aboard NIWA’s ice-strengthened research vessel.

New aquarium under development for Antarctic krill research

A new world-leading Antarctic krill aquarium and research facility in Tasmania has taken a major step forward following a key planning approval.

Canadian Coast Guard completes 2022 Arctic operational season

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic operations will resume in May 2023, however, it maintains a permanent, full-time presence in the Arctic year-round

Canadian Coast Guard Ship Terry Fox vessel life extension contract awarded

Although the vessel is primarily used for icebreaking, it also performs search and rescue, scientific research and environmental response.

Nuyina maintenance shifts plans for Antarctic season

The Australian Antarctic Division has moved swiftly to adjust its shipping plans for the 2022-23 season with icebreaker RSV Nuyina unlikely to be in service due to a delay in receiving spare parts.

Polish polar explorers refused the services of Russian icebreaker

The Ukrainian research icebreaker Noosfera has replaced the polar explorers at the Polish Antarctic station "Arctowski" instead of the Russian ship.

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