Day: January 25, 2014

Expanding Arctic ocean to get its own shipping rules

Jan 25, 2014

Maritime nations are close to a landmark deal on the Polar Code, aimed to improve safety, lead to lower insurance premiums and help the rise of traffic, industry insiders said. A draft of the code could be finalized by members...

Cruise ships: 16 heading to Astoria later this year

Jan 25, 2014

Sixteen cruise ships carrying nearly 30,000 total estimated passengers are scheduled to stop at the Port of Astoria in 2014. “It’s serious money to our community,” said Bruce Conner, who uses the Cruise Lines International...