Tag: Antarctica

Aker BioMarine commits to industry-leading emissions-free operations in Antarctica

Fishing sectorMarch 10, 2021

Aker BioMarine launches its ambitious sustainability goals towards 2030.

New model more accurately predicts how massive glaciers melt

EcologyMarch 1, 2021

Mass ice loss from Greenland is the single largest contributor to sea level rise today, and Antarctica is projected to contribute significantly to sea level rise in the decades to come.

RRS James Clark Ross departs Antarctica for the final time

Arctic&AntarcticFebruary 23, 2021

After 30 years of service, the JCR will retire at the end of the 20/21 Antarctic season.

Icebreaker leaves Australia after 150 Antarctica trips

ResearchDecember 14, 2020

The giant orange icebreaker Aurora Australis left Australia for the final time on Saturday after more than 150 trips to Antarctica.

Norwegian Cruise Line opens bookings for 2021-2023 sailings

Passenger FleetMay 14, 2020

NCL to set sail for all seven continents including Antarctica

Inmarsat Government delivers connectivity for Antarctic mission

DigitalizationApril 10, 2020

Inmarsat Government delivers highly reliable communications support for successful expedition to Antarctica

Aker BioMarine brings big data to Antarctic krill fishery

Fishing sectorJanuary 30, 2020

In order to collect detailed data on the krill biomass, Aker BioMarine is launching an unmanned solar-powered ocean data drone (Sailbuoy) as part of...

Coast Guard’s only heavy icebreaker arrives in Antarctica

NavyJanuary 23, 2020

The 159 crewmembers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) arrived Jan. 22 at McMurdo Station, following a 58-day transit from...

MacGregor deck handling solution supports Xue Long 2 icebreaker operation

NewsDecember 13, 2019

The two polar icebreakers, Xue Long (Snow Dragon) and Xue Long 2, are working together for the first time during China’s 36th Antarctic expedition,...

X-BOW cruise vessel to set off for its first Antarctica expedition

Passenger FleetOctober 31, 2019

The first X-BOW® cruise vessel, Greg Mortimer, is about to set off for her first Antarctica expedition and will cross the notorious Drake Passage...

VIDEO: Saildrone completes first unmanned circumnavigation of Antarctica

ResearchAugust 6, 2019

Despite a run-in with an iceberg that wrecked some of its sensors, Saildrone 1020 completed its mission on August 3 having successfully collected oceanic...