Seabirds stand on the Tian'en vessel of China's COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co., Ltd. on the northwest Pacific ocean, Aug. 15, 2018. "Tian En", a cargo ship belonged to COSCO Shipping corporation, is an ice-class vessel. After leaving China's Lianyungang Port, it will sail along the Arctic's Northeast Passage, a waterway known as the Polar Silk Road, and visit Europe. This is the first time "Tian En" visits the Arctic. (Xinhua/Liu Hongxia)