Shell is still moving its ships and equipment into the Arctic, even as one of its icebreakers prepares to head back south for repairs.
Arctic
Advocates propose leasing, sharing icebreaker to advance US Arctic interests
Nothing highlights American indifference toward the Arctic as much as the tiny inventory of U.S. icebreakers: One heavy-duty ship, one medium and one down for repair.
Coast Guard prepares for Shell’s Chukchi season
Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft says if Shell is allowed to drill in the Chukchi Sea this summer, the Coast Guard will be there with five ships and two aircraft.
Slow or no Internet access hinders remote Arctic communities
Dial-up Internet access is a distant memory for most of us. But slow connections to the web are still a fact of life in much of the far north.
Polar Pioneer: An economic boon for Dutch Harbor
Billions of dollars worth of drilling equipment and support vessels operated by Royal Dutch Shell are sitting out in the Bay in front of Dutch Harbor this week.
Federal authorization could force Shell to change Chukchi exploration plans
According to the letter, Shell must maintain a 15-mile buffer between its two rigs while drilling takes place.