Northern Sea Route Handbook/Справочник по Северному морскому пути

Издание на английском языке
This Handbook explains in simple terms the basic knowledge that is essential for navigation safety, environmental conservation, and daily life when using the Northern Sea Route. We hope that it will be useful to a wide range of people, both as an introductory primer for students aiming to become seafarers or to work at sea, who are learning about the Northern Sea Route for the first time, and as an accessible fact book for the general public.

Contents
Preface
Part I Basic Knowledge about the Northern Sea Route
Introduction
1. History of the Northern Sea Route
2. The Geography of the Arctic Ocean
3. Weather in the Arctic Ocean
4. Oceanographic Phenomena in the Arctic Ocean
5. Ice in the Arctic Ocean
6. The Arctic Ocean Ecosystem
7. Geographical Features of the Northern Sea Route
8. Conditions for Navigating the Northern Sea Route
9. Ice Classes
10. Facts about Northern Sea Route Navigation
Part II Diary of an Arctic Ocean Voyage
Introduction
Commentary 01: Navigation on the NSR in Practice [Principles of Navigation]
First Day of the Voyage (Departing the Port of Murmansk – Barents Sea)
Commentary 02: Navigation on the NSR in Practice [Principles of Watchkeeping]
Day 2 of the Voyage (Barents Sea)
Commentary 03: Navigation on the NSR in Practice [Effective Use of Radar]
Day 3 of the Voyage (Novaya Zemlya – Kara Sea)
Commentary 04: Navigation on the NSR in Practice [Signs of Ice Appearing]
Day 4 of the Voyage (Kara Sea)
Commentary 05: Navigation on the NSR in Practice [Navigational Watchkeeping Teams]
Day 5 of the Voyage (Laptev Sea)
Commentary 06: Navigation on the NSR in Practice [Nautical Charts and Pilot Books]
Commentary 07: Navigation on the NSR in Practice [Passage Planning]
Commentary 08: Navigation on the NSR in Practice [Course Selection, etc.]
Day 6 of the Voyage (Laptev Sea)
Commentary 09: Basic Knowledge about Icebreakers and Icestrengthened Ships [Differences between Icebreakers and Icestrengthened Ships]
Commentary 10: Basic Knowledge about Icebreakers and Icestrengthened Ships [Characteristics of Icebreakers and Ice-strengthened Ships]
Commentary 11: Basic Knowledge about Icebreakers and Icestrengthened Ships [Ice Pressure]
Commentary 12: Basic Knowledge about Icebreakers and Icestrengthened Ships [Icebreaking Methods]
Day 7 of the Voyage (Sannikov Strait – East Siberian Sea)
Commentary 13: Basic Knowledge about Ice [Ice Formation and Development]
Day 8 of the Voyage (East Siberian Sea)
Commentary 14: Basic Knowledge about Ice [Ice Concentration]
Day 9 of the Voyage (East Siberian Sea)
Commentary 15: Basic Knowledge about Ice [Ice Terminology]
Commentary 16: Ship Handling on the NSR in Practice [Principles of Ship Handling]
Day 10 of the Voyage (De Long Strait)
Commentary 17: Ship Handling on the NSR in Practice [General Ship Handling Methods]
Day 11 of the Voyage (Chukchi Sea)
Commentary 18: Ship Handling on the NSR in Practice [Other Ship Handling Methods]
Day 12 of the Voyage (Chukchi Sea)
Commentary 19: Maintenance on the NSR in Practice [Overview]
Day 13 of the Voyage (Bering Strait)
Commentary 20: Engine Operation on the NSR in Practice [Overview]
Commentary 21: Communication on the NSR in Practice [Overview]
Commentary 22: Staying Healthy and Preventing Disaster on the NSR [Overview]
Final Day of the Voyage
Commentary 23: NSR-related Rules, etc. [Overview]
Commentary 24: Emergency Response on the NSR [Overview]
Column 01: What are Arctic Ocean Drift Stations?
Column 02: Which Arctic Ocean Explorer was Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
Column 03: Which is a More Comfortable Place to Be: The Arctic or the Antarctic?
Column 04: What is the Springtime Arctic Phenomenon Called “Arctic Haze”?
Column 05: Is the Arctic an Area of Heavy Snowfall?
Column 06: What is “Black Carbon” and How Does it Cause Global Warming?
Column 07: What Was the True Nature of the Legendary Unicorn’s Horn?
Column 08: Do Penguins Live in the Arctic?
Column 09: What are Bear Guards?
Column 10: Can You See Auroras on the NSR?
Column 11: Can You See the Future from a Headland in the U.S.A ?
Column 12: What Color is Your Breath When You Exhale in the Arctic Ocean?
Column 13: What Unexpected Role Does the Arctic Ocean Play?
Column 14: What is the Mystery of the Disappearing Lighthouses ?
Column 15: Which Icebreaker Applies Archimedes' Principle?
Column 16: Is Ice Removal Really an Unavoidable Task When Sailing in Extreme Cold?
Column 17: What is the Threat Posed by the “Sherbet” That Can Cause Emergency Shutdown on a Ship?
Column 18: Are Icebreakers Really Luxury Liners?
Column 19: Are the Ice and Fog in the Arctic Ocean Good Friends ?
Column 20: What is the Risk of Collision with an Iceberg on the NSR?
Column 21: What is the Secret to Boosting Your Success Rate in Catching Food to Survive in the Arctic Ocean?
Column 22: Survival in the Arctic Ocean: Can You Really Drown in a Life Raft?
Column 23: Survival in the Arctic Ocean: Is Getting onto the Ice Really Dangerous?
Column 24: What is the Surprising Reason for Low Mood in the Arctic Ocean?
Column 25: Why Do You Need to Take Care with Metal Products When Carrying out Tasks Outdoors in the Arctic Ocean?
Column 26: What is the Secret to Avoiding Becoming a “Sleep Refugee” in the Arctic Ocean?
Column 27: What Healthy Foods Can You Eat on the NSR to Keep Warm?
Column 28: What Handy Techniques Can You Use on the NSR to Keep Warm?
Column 29: What traditional Asian remedies are used to combat the cold on the NSR?
Column 30: Food is the Source of Sailors’ Strength. Which Dishes are Best on the Northern Sea Route?