Russia looks to reduce ice-class demands for Arctic shipping
The Russian Transport Ministry calls for new zones in Arctic water that would have lower ice-class requirements.
November 7, 2018
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The Russian Transport Ministry aims for a revision of shipping regulations in Arctic waters. In a new normative act, the ministry calls for the introduction of new zones with lower ice-class requirements.
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