Antarctica

Wednesday, December 27th 2017 - 09:29 UTC
Antarctica cruise revolution: hybrid electric LNG powered icebreaker

French luxury shipping line Ponant announced a world first with a hybrid electric-LNG powered icebreaker. The luxury vessel promises to deliver around 300 passengers to places never before visited by cruise passengers in ultra-luxury – and with the least damage to the environment.
Thursday, December 14th 2017 - 04:30 UTC
Mt Hope is the tallest mountain in the British Antarctic Territory with 3.239 meters

Britain has a new highest mountain after new data showed measurements from old overland surveys were inaccurate. It was thought until this point that Mount Jackson was the tallest mountain in the British Antarctic Territory at 3,184m above sea level. However, new satellite data by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) shows Mount Hope is the tallest mountain, at 3,239m.
Tuesday, December 5th 2017 - 08:48 UTC
South Georgia launches four-year toothfish licensing round

The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has launched the next toothfish licensing round. The documentation offered provides information for anyone applying for a license to fish for toothfish in the South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands Maritime Zone for the years 2018 – 2021. The deadline for applications is 10 December, according to the latest SGSSI Newsletter.
Monday, December 4th 2017 - 08:44 UTC
IAATO launches free iOS and Android for Antarctica guides

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators launched a free iOS and Android app for staff guiding visitors in Antarctica that makes it quick and easy for users in the field to access essential information, without the need for a phone signal.
Saturday, December 2nd 2017 - 08:56 UTC
World's biggest marine reserve in Antarctica's Ross Sea comes into effect

The world's biggest marine reserve in Antarctica officially comes into effect on Friday, in what has been hailed as a “watershed” moment in conservation. The marine protected area in the Ross Sea curbs damaging activities such as fishing, to protect wildlife including Adelie and emperor penguins in the high seas off Antarctica.
Thursday, November 23rd 2017 - 08:00 UTC
“Silver Cloud” cancels Antarctica cruise and Falklands call following engine failure

The failure of a fuel pump and engine left the “Silver Cloud” adrift as it headed toward Antarctica on November 20, 2017. Power was reportedly restored to the ship in about an hour, permitting the cruise vessel to return to Puerto Madryn in the South Atlantic for repairs.
Wednesday, November 22nd 2017 - 17:06 UTC
RAF arrives in Comodoro Rivadavia to join the submarine rescue effort

British and Spanish planes landed on Wednesday in Comodoro Rivadavia as part of the ongoing international effort to try to locate and rescue the Argentine submarine ARA San Juan which has now been missing for a week, and is in the “critical situation”, according to the official report from the Argentine navy.
Thursday, November 16th 2017 - 09:41 UTC
Luxury Silver Cloud sets off for Antarctica with a call in the Falklands

Luxury line Silversea's 254-passenger Silver Cloud has set sail on its first voyage after a massive makeover designed to turn it into the most elegant polar expedition vessel at sea.
Thursday, November 16th 2017 - 07:59 UTC
Argentina and Chile begin Antarctic combined naval patrolling

Argentina's ARA “Islas Malvinas” has started this season's Antarctic duty as part of the Antarctic combined naval patrolling, responsibility which Argentina shares with neighboring Chile since 1988.
Tuesday, November 14th 2017 - 10:30 UTC
Antarctica melting from below by some type of buried super-volcano, according to NASA research

The Antarctic is being melted from below, according to a new study by Nasa - and a type of buried super-volcano may be to blame. The Nasa study adds evidence that there is powerful geothermal activity underneath the ice, creating lakes and rivers below the surface.