Developments in Arctic Shipping Operations & Infrastructure

ACI's 6th Arctic Shipping Summit taking place on 18th - 19th March 2015 in Montreal will highlight the achievements of Canada’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council and discuss the USA’s forthcoming plans. It will review the need for improvements in infrastructure and advancements in technology as well as operational and logistical challenges encountered by ship owners and OSV Operators in harsh Arctic conditions. It will address key developments in transport and regulation in the Arctic as well as commercial and safety issues.

 This summit, through presentations, roundtable discussion and case studies will examine practical solutions to Arctic shipping issues and present the latest innovations of technology in this specialised area. Key Topics This Year Include: What Have Canada’s Main Achievements Been During Their Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. As the New Chair of the Arctic Council What are the Objectives of the USA? Placing the Arctic in a Global Context Is the Arctic the Future of Global LNG Shipping? How Effective Has the Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement Been so far? Improving Satellite Coverage in the Northern Sea Route Area Commercial issues for ship operators and charterers using Arctic routes Future ship designs for the Arctic: What new ideas are being developed?