Details
- Mission objective
- Objective 1a - Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversityObjective 2b - Prevent and eliminate pollution – nutrients‚ chemicals‚ pesticidesEnabler 2b - Raising awareness
- Lighthouse
- Arctic basin
- Sector
- Environmental protection and regeneration
- Topic(s)
- Clean oceanChemicalsExtractionEnvironmental protection
- Type of action
- Evidence-based knowledge and data and/or access provision to knowledge and data
- Type of knowledge output
- Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
- Solution owner
- APP4SEA
- Country
- Finland
Description
This report addresses key challenges and gaps in improving oil spill recovery (OSR) infrastructure and preparedness in the NPA (Northern Periphery and Arctic) region. It emphasises environmental factors influencing OSR tool selection, analyses Arctic traffic trends, identifies gaps in guidebooks and viability analyses, and discusses lessons learned from ice trials and the GRACE project. Technical challenges in OSR modes (mechanical recovery, dispersants, and in-situ burning) in Arctic waters are outlined. The report also delves into factors affecting oil spill preparedness, including Search and Rescue (SAR), infrastructure, and communication limitations.
