Cruise ships are potential Arctic first responders to oil spills
Cruise vessels in the Arctic are often seen as a risk factor to the region as they operate far from established rescue networks. However, the Arctic Economic Council and the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) are exploring a new role for these vessels: as first responders in oil spill emergencies. The joint NEPTUNE project will investigate how cruise vessels could turn into a resource for emergency operations in the Arctic.
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