Norwegian-Russian Preparedness Exercise in the Barents Sea Cancelled This summer’s Barents Exercise, conducted annually for more than 20 years, has been cancelled. However, operative cooperation between Norway and Russia about search and rescue works as normal, according to Joint Rescue Coordination Center North, Norway.
Norwegian-Russian Border Cooperation Works Well Despite the War in Ukraine Last week, the Chief of the Norwegian Joint Operations Headquarters met with the Chief of the FSB Border Directorate. The meeting took place on the Russian side of the border and covered co-ordination about coast and border guards as well as SAR (search and rescue) in the border areas.
EU Millions to High North Search and Rescue The Joint Rescue Coordination Center North Norway will lead a major international network project about search, rescue and oil spill protection in the Arctic.
Svalbard: Preparing Extreme Pumping Operation Using Small Boats The diesel onboard the ‘Northguider’ vessel that recently ran aground on Svalbard is to be offloaded using smaller boats. The Coast Guard prepares an extreme operation.
Expert Communities Push for Svalbard Preparedness Base A united Norwegian preparedness community has worked for five years on a detailed plan for how to improve security in the High North. One of the top priority recommendations is the establishing of an Arctic preparedness base in Longyearbyen. – After all, we have the answers, says Tor Husjord of the Northern Maritime Forum, MFN.
Arctic Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Canada’s Northwest Passage The Russian-flagged passenger ship Akademik Ioffe ran aground along Canada’s Arctic Northwest Passage with 162 people aboard early on Friday, August 24th.
