Arctic Ice Damages Tanker as Russia Ramps Up Northern Sea Route Oil Shipments

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A tanker suffered serious damage to its hull while navigating through Arctic sea ice despite being assisted by an icebreaker, highlighting the risks facing vessels using Russia’s Northern Sea Route as Moscow rapidly expands oil shipments through the Arctic.

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