Abstract

Ice-diminishing Arctic seas offer shorter navigation distances between Asian and European markets, as well as the benefits of reduction in fuel costs and overall emissions from sailing vessels. To manage ice-classed ships efficiently, hub-port scenarios will be needed to respond to growing demand in shipping via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and to minimize the risk of accidents and pollution. Tomakomai in Hokkaido has a marked geopolitical advantage as an Asian gate for the NSR. This paper examines a concept for a new Tomakomai hub-port mainly from its geo-technological aspect.

Keywords:
hokkaido, tomakomai, government, new hub-port concept, nsr, ground transportation, reservoir characterization, japan, tsunami, structural geology
Subjects:
Reservoir Characterization, Exploration, development, structural geology
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2014. International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
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