Kremlin Prioritizes Commercial Considerations in Arctic Safety Dispute The serious violation of Arctic shipping safety rules by Yamal LNG carrier Boris Vilkitsky last month has escalated a growing conflict about the regulation of and control over the Northern Sea Route.
Yamal LNG Carrier Boris Vilkitsky Permitted to Leave With Icebreaker Escort The ice-class LNG Boris Vilkitsky was permitted to leave after being detained by the Russian Coast Guard for a week. Questions remain surrounding the enforcement of safety rules along the Northern Sea Route.
