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Russian maritime register of shipping to develop updated ice classification for vessels
Russian maritime register of shipping to develop updated ice classification for vessels
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The updated classification framework will account for ice conditions, functional characteristics of each vessel class, calculated load scenarios, and ice navigability – defined as a vessel’s speed in varying conditions at a minimum of 2–3 knots. This was announced by Alexei Zakharov, Head of the Technical Expertise Department at the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, during the 11th International Scientific and Practical Conference, The Far East and the Arctic: Sustainable Development.According to Alexei Zakharov, the new technological paradigm of Arctic shipping is being shaped by the rapid growth in cargo volumes transported via the Northern Sea Route.“On one hand, we recognize that the volume of cargo requiring transportation is increasing. Moreover, the Northern Sea Route is being positioned as a transit corridor, necessitating an expansion of the fleet capable of operating in harsh Arctic conditions. On the other hand, to facilitate cargo transportation, it is highly likely that vessels without ice-class certification will be permitted in these waters, given the prohibitive costs of constructing heavy Arctic-class vessels,” he explained.Additionally, environmental regulations imposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are becoming more stringent. Mandatory requirements for calculating the energy efficiency index and the Carbon Intensity Indicator for all vessels have already come into force, alongside a ban on certain types of fuel.“By 2050, the IMO anticipates that emissions from shipping will reach net zero. One proposed measure involves imposing various levies on vessels failing to meet the required energy efficiency standards,” emphasized Alexei Zakharov. He added that this necessitates fleet modernization and optimization of energy efficiency.
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Russian maritime register of shipping to develop updated ice classification for vessels
The updated classification framework will account for ice conditions, functional characteristics of each vessel class, calculated load scenarios, and ice navigability – defined as a vessel’s speed in varying conditions at a minimum of 2–3 knots. This was announced by Alexei Zakharov, Head of the Technical Expertise Department at the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, during the 11th International Scientific and Practical Conference, The Far East and the Arctic: Sustainable Development.
According to Alexei Zakharov, the new technological paradigm of Arctic shipping is being shaped by the rapid growth in cargo volumes transported via the Northern Sea Route.
“On one hand, we recognize that the volume of cargo requiring transportation is increasing. Moreover, the Northern Sea Route is being positioned as a transit corridor, necessitating an expansion of the fleet capable of operating in harsh Arctic conditions. On the other hand, to facilitate cargo transportation, it is highly likely that vessels without ice-class certification will be permitted in these waters, given the prohibitive costs of constructing heavy Arctic-class vessels,” he explained.
Additionally, environmental regulations imposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are becoming more stringent. Mandatory requirements for calculating the energy efficiency index and the Carbon Intensity Indicator for all vessels have already come into force, alongside a ban on certain types of fuel.
“By 2050, the IMO anticipates that emissions from shipping will reach net zero. One proposed measure involves imposing various levies on vessels failing to meet the required energy efficiency standards,” emphasized Alexei Zakharov. He added that this necessitates fleet modernization and optimization of energy efficiency.
