Ice Council

The Transatlantic Ice Council is an international ice advisory board, established independently from Transatlantic, with the objective of providing ice management and icebreaking advice based on the collective experience of its members. The Ice Council advises Transatlantic and its clients on how to cope with challenging icy conditions and develop new methods for safe and efficient operations.

The leading international ice experts on this advisory board are from Sweden, Finland, Russia, Canada, Germany and the United States and have been selected for their experience and operational excellence.

The goal is to share best practices and knowledge in respect of safe and efficient operations in the sensitive Arctic environment. The Transatlantic Ice Council is funded by Transatlantic but is an independent body with its own agenda. Its Chairmanis Anders Backman, former head of the Swedish State icebreaking services and an internationally recognized expert in Arctic marine operations.