Our Company

Born from the frozen north

Since 2009, Frost Waypoint has guided vessels through the world's most formidable maritime environments — from the ice-locked channels of the Northern Sea Route to the remote straits of the High Arctic.

Nuclear icebreaker escort — Arctic passage

A legacy carved in ice

Frost Waypoint was founded by a team of veteran polar navigators who recognized a critical gap: as Arctic shipping opened up, operators lacked the specialised guidance needed to transit safely and efficiently.

We bridge that gap. Our consultants have logged thousands of nautical miles above the Arctic Circle, worked alongside Rosatom and Northern Sea Route Administration, and advised flag states on polar code compliance since its inception.

Today we serve operators, shipowners, and flag administrations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas — providing end-to-end support from initial voyage planning through post-transit reporting.

Arctic maritime navigation
2009

Foundation

Established in Kaliningrad by a trio of ice-class navigators with NSR experience dating back to Soviet-era operations.

2012

First Commercial Transit

Successfully guided the first bulk carrier client through a full east-bound NSR passage in a single summer season.

2015

Polar Code Advisory

Engaged by three flag state administrations to contribute to IMO Polar Code implementation frameworks.

2019

Year-Round Operations

Expanded service portfolio to include winter transits with nuclear icebreaker escort coordination.

2024

200th Guided Transit

Reached a milestone of 200 successfully completed Arctic passages across all vessel categories.

What Guides Us
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Integrity of Data

Every ice advisory, every waypoint recommendation is grounded in multi-source satellite data and validated by experienced navigators — never algorithmic guesswork.

II

Crew Safety First

Commercial pressure never overrides safety margins. We will recommend route modifications or delay recommendations whenever conditions demand it, without exception.

III

Regulatory Precision

Arctic corridors are subject to complex, evolving regulatory frameworks. We maintain current expertise across all relevant maritime authorities to keep our clients compliant.

Core Team
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Aleksei Voronov

Chief Navigation Officer

35 years of polar maritime experience. Former captain of the nuclear icebreaker Yamal. Architect of the company's route planning methodology.

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Ingrid Nordby

Ice Intelligence Lead

PhD in sea ice dynamics from the University of Tromsø. Leads our satellite imagery analysis program and real-time ice forecasting operations.

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Marcus Kehl

Regulatory & Permits

Maritime lawyer with 15 years of specialisation in Arctic jurisdiction, NSR permit law, and Polar Code compliance across 12 flag states.