Still Waters Posted November 26, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2012 A large tanker carrying liquified natural gas (LNG) is set to become the first ship of its type to sail across the Arctic. The carrier, Ob River, left Norway in November and has sailed north of Russia on its way to Japan. The specially equipped tanker is due to arrive in early December and will shave 20 days off the regular journey. The owners say that changing climate conditions and a volatile gas market make the Arctic transit profitable. http://www.bbc.co.uk...onment-20454757 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfknight Posted November 26, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Short trip less fuel cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashotep Posted November 27, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Does make for a shorter journey but it will be one of the few benefits of global warming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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