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ARTICLE · 09 JUNE 2015

Polar Code – Thawing Of Safety Concerns?

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Written by James Burns and Tom Gorrard-Smith for Insurance Day. They look at international rules for ships crossing Arctic and Antarctic waters, expected to come into force in 2017.

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Written by James Burns and Tom Gorrard-Smith for Insurance Day. They look at international rules for ships crossing Arctic and Antarctic waters, expected to come into force in 2017.

While the decline in global oil prices has gone some way to dampening speculation regarding the future of the Arctic as a potential oil and gas production hotspot to rival the Middle East, maritime activity in the region continues to increase. Following on from many years of deliberation, the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (the Polar Code) has now been adopted by the International Maritime Organisation.

The Polar Code covers the full range of shipping-related matters relevant to navigation in Arctic and Antarctic waters, including ship design, vessel equipment and operational and training concerns, search and rescue, and environmental protection.

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