This newly organized session will cover the following topics: 

• Design methods and requirements for arctic sea transport systems
• Sustainable and competitive concepts including economical feasibility assessment
• Innovative solutions for transport in arctic conditions
• Decision support models for arctic transportation
• Risk and safety aspects of arctic sea transportation
• Specific aspects related to transit, field and destination transport incl. SAR, EER, Communications, etc.
• Fleet size and mix problems for arctic sea transportation
• Environmental impact of arctic sea transportation

For more information contact Sören Ehlers and visit http://www.asmeconferences.org/OMAE2013/