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In the last ten years, Russia’s economic growth has mainly resulted from the increased export of energy fuels. Since the end of its economic crisis in 1998, there has been an increase in production and export due to higher prices of oil, privatisation of oil companies and investments. Nowadays, the Russian economy is still dependent upon the export of oil and gas.
In 2009, oil production in Russia went up 1% and amounted to 494.2 mln tonnes. It is the highest number since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Oil supporting investments, the importance of railways, the Baltic’s role, and what the future will bring are tackled as well as in-depth data concerning the Baltic countries and main oil ports.

How safe is the Baltic Sea? GPS is not enough to keep the Baltic Sea safe.
Modern doctrine of industrial and transport safety looks at accidents in a very broad manner – every aspect of the socio-technological context has to be examined, because an important causative condition could be hidden in a niche very far in space and time from the event.

In general, the states of BSR diligently sign and implement all conventions regarding marine pollution. However, there is one convention still awaiting realization.
This article tackles ship source pollution impacting the marine environment directly or indirectly through the atmosphere and analyses IMO Conventions which deal with ship-source marine pollution.

The main Scandinavian gateway is at the stage of implementing adequate statutory changes for a full transformation into a landlord role, and is letting private operators in.
Structural changes and investments in the Swedish Port of Gothenburg are presented.

After two and a half years of software development, DNV Poland has launched the industry’s first interactive 3D survey simulator, specifically designed to improve and accelerate training of DNV surveyors. This revolutionary training solution will also contribute to practical training offered externally.
The main purpose of creating the Virtual Reality Training Center was to work out a concept of a simulator prototype for educating marine technical inspectors using three-dimensional models and visualization in stereoscopy technology (3D impression).

by Ulla Tapaninen, Juha Kalli, Tapio Karvonen, Centre for Maritime Studies, University of Turku

Maritime traffic has always been considered as an environmentally friendly mode of transport. However, its negative effects on the environment can be considerable. Will the effects be lessened after the IMO sulphur regulation is implemented?
Today, the price of ship fuel is even lower than fuel for land transport, it is practically considered as waste. In other words, shipping has been taking care of the problem waste of oil distilleries without thinking of its costs. Now it is time to pay these costs.

Many IT systems are regarded in terms of a “solution” to a specific problem but in fact without looking at how a particular system affects the operations of a port, the term “solution” is premature at best.
Port Access Control Systems (PACS), Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), Vehicle Booking Systems (VBS), and Gate Operating Systems (GOS) are just four of the main IT investments made by ports and terminals. Without a doubt the investment of any port/terminal technology or equipment will highlight at least one of four key objectives: 1) Reduce operating expenses (e.g. a GOS can help reduce damage claims), 2) Optimize safety and security (e.g. a PACS helps with ISPS compliance), 3) Increase throughput capacity (e.g. a PACS and GOS can drastically reduce the time per transaction), 4) Give effect to regulations and trends (e.g. PACS, GOS and VBS can all help reduce traffic congestion).