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Bering Sea Ice Cover in the Years 1998/9–2007/8

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 June 2011

Stefan Trzeciak*
Affiliation:
(Maritime University of Szczecin, Institute of Marine Navigation)
Szymon Siódmak
Affiliation:
(Maritime University of Szczecin, Institute of Marine Navigation)

Abstract

The paper presents the Bering Sea ice cover data referring to the period from 1998/9 to 2007/8. Vessels' operational problems in that area are indicated. The traffic is discussed, with vessels divided into two basic groups. The authors attempt to explain why ice covers mainly the eastern and northern part of the sea and define the maximum ice extent in the decade under consideration. This study is based on selected data available on the website of the National Ice Center [6].

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 2011

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References

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1.National Academy of Science. The Bering Sea Ecosystem, Washington 1996.Google Scholar
2. Risk of Vessel Accidents and Spills in the Aleutian Islands. Transportation Research Board, Washington 2008.Google Scholar
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4. Authors' study based on the report: Vessel Traffic in the Aleutians Subarea, Nuka Research and Planning Group, 20 September 2006.Google Scholar
5. Authors' study based on the website: National Ice Center http://www.natice.noaa.govGoogle Scholar
6.Website of the National Ice Center http://www.natice.noaa.govGoogle Scholar