Categories
Shipping
Under this section, a selection of maps representing the main features of “Arctic Shipping” is presented. Maps can be combined among them or with maps presented under other sections (as for instance Arctic Summer Sea Ice extent and “Arctic Definitions”).
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This map shows the main Arctic Sea Routes and Exclusive Economic Zones.
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Last updated: March 2022
This map shows the main Arctic Sea Routes, Sea Ice Conditions (summer and winter ice 2014/5; median line 1981-2010), Exclusive Economic Zones limits and the area covered by the IMO Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, known as Polar Code (IMO Delimitations).
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Last updated: April 2016
This map shows the main Arctic Sea Routes, Sea Ic Conditions (summer 2014, winter 2015 and median line 1981-2010) and Exclusive Economic Zones.
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Last updated: April 2016
This map shows the Future Central Arctic Route and Sea Ice Conditions (summer and winter ice 2014/5; median line 1981-2010).
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Last updated: April 2016
This map shows the Northwest Passage (Northwest Route) and Sea Ice conditions (summer and winter ice 2014/5; median line 1981-2010).
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Last updated: April 2016
This map shows the Northeast Passage (Northeast Route) and Ice conditions (summer and winter ice 2014/5; median line 1981-2010).
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Last updated: April 2016
This map shows the Northern Sea Route and Ice conditions (summer and winter ice 2014/5; median line 1981-2010).
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Last updated: April 2016
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