Arctic

Discussing Icebreakers on NPR

Ayesha Rascoe interviewed me for a short piece that aired today on NPR's Weekend Edition

9 hrs ago •

U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Update

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the past couple of months

Sep 19 •

Charcot's Summer: Operation Tugaalik, the Northwest Passage, and the Transpolar Sea Route

A quick look at what NATO's most capable Icebreaker is up to this summer.

Aug 17 •

Hanwha and Philly Shipyard: The Icebreaking Connection

Hanwha brings experience with ice-capable vessels to a shipyard that has shown interest in building icebreakers.

Aug 2 •

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the Commandant of the Coast Guard's Testimony to the Homeland Security Committee.

One interesting question regarding the Polar Security Cutter, but mostly more of the same from the July 24, 2024 hearing.

Jul 28 •

Introducing the ICE Pact

The United States, Canada, and Finland agree to collaborate in building icebreakers. A good sign, but the details will matter.

Jul 12 •

USCG Polar Security Cutter Program: Additional Delays and Higher Costs Projected

More details on the woes of the U.S. Coast Guard's Polar Icebreaker Program are expected this week.

May 6 •

Meanwhile, near the South Pole...

A look at the mission that occupies the U.S. Coast Guard's only 'Heavy' Polar Icebreaker

Apr 29 •

March 2024 Update to Polar Security Cutter Report Highlights Shortage of Workers, Cost Overruns, Continued Delays

My summary of the additions/changes in the latest iteration of Ronald O'Rourke's excellent report for the Congressional Research Service

Apr 5 •

Finland's Icebreakers

A look at Finland's current fleet shows the evolution of icebreaking technology.

Apr 4 •

Admiral Caudle on the Importance of Arctic Presence

This is why the Department of Defense needs "Assured access to ice impacted waters."

Mar 28 •

Four decades, countless studies, one icebreaker built.

U.S. Government Studies dating back to 1984 call for additional polar icebreakers.

Mar 17 •

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