Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment

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UPDATE TO THE INCREASE IN ARCTIC SHIPPING REPORT

PAME has updated its Arctic Shipping Status Report on the increase in Arctic shipping, 2013 to 2024. The year 2024 has been reflected in the refurbished report.

The data from 2024 shows similar overall numbers to the previous year, but some changes between ship types can be noticed.

The report also now includes further reflections on shipping to and from two major resource projects, the Mary River Mine and the Yamal Peninsula gas project.

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Arctic Shipping Update: 37% Increase in Ships in the Arctic Over 10 Years

The changing tides of Arctic shipping: how new fuels impact the Arctic

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ARCTIC SHIPPING UPDATE: 37% INCREASE IN SHIPS IN THE ARCTIC OVER 10 YEARS

Arctic shipping continues to increase.

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