Presentation | GC13G: An Opening Arctic: Maritime Access, Ecosystem Risks, and Sociopolitical Dimensions Poster
Poster
GC13G-0723: Analysis on the effectiveness of International Maritime Organization’s ‘Areas to be Avoided’ policy on vessel traffic in the Bering Strait (2015–2022)
Author(s): Izabella Block, University of Alaska Anchorage (First Author) Michele Remer, Michigan State University (Presenting Author) Kelly Kapsar, Michigan State University Jennifer Schmidt, University of Alaska Anchorage
Maritime activity has been increasing in the Bering Strait as sea ice retreats.
Hotspot analysis shows that the ATBA policy is effective in altering vessel routing.
The ATBA policy was highly effective for ‘Cargo & Tanker’, ‘Tug’, and ‘Other’ vessels.
Voluntary policy is one effective way of managing maritime activity.
