Maritime casualties in the High North
Introduction As noted in the white paper on Norway's Arctic policy (the High North Report), maritime activities in the High North are expected to increase due to: improved accessibility resulting from melting sea ice; the high potential for increased commercial exploitation of marine and offshore resources; and the successful marketing of the Arctic as a tourist destination. With increased activities comes an increased risk of accidents. The remoteness, cold temperatures and vulnerability of the environment causes challenges for emergency response, including: search and rescue (SAR); salvage ...
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