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The Arctic 10+ Changed What an Immersion Suit Can Be. Duty of Care Is Why That Should Matter to You.
The Arctic 10+ in Arctic field conditions — built for the days between abandonment and rescue, not just the first hour. Every immersion suit on the market is judged against the same question: does it meet the applicable standard? That's the wrong starting question, and it always has been. The right one is simpler and harder to hide from: if the person wearing this suit actually ends up in the water, or on the ice, does it keep them alive and functional long enough to be found
diego7475
Sep 55 min read


Non-SOLAS Doesn't Mean Non-Vulnerable: What Canada's New Icebreaker Fleet Needs Beyond Minimum Compliance
On August 24, Prime Minister Carney announced an $11 billion contract for six new Polar Class 3 Program Icebreakers, to be built at Chantier Davie in Lévis, Quebec. Each will carry up to 68 crew and program personnel. The first is due in 2032, with the full fleet in service by 2038. It's the largest investment in Canadian icebreaking capability in a generation, and it will keep Canadian Coast Guard crews working in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters for decades to come. It's also a
diego7475
Aug 273 min read


New White Paper Analyzes Polar Code Survivability Gap as Chile Begins PSC Verification of Immersion Suits
Posted: February 28, 2026 Author: Diego Jacobson, CEO, White Glacier In late February 2026, Chile’s Maritime Authority (DIRECTEMAR) announced it will begin verifying immersion suit performance during Port State Control (PSC) inspections in Punta Arenas — a major Antarctic gateway handling 20–30% of expedition traffic. For the first time, a flag state has signaled that Polar Code survival requirements must be met in real-world polar conditions — not just on certification p
diego7475
Feb 283 min read
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