A total of £200,000 (GBP) has been awarded to the following research projects addressing critical current and emerging challenges of maritime safety in the Arctic region:
This initiative will investigate the effects of marine heatwaves on sea ice patterns, enhancing navigational safety models for the Arctic. This study will be delivered by Dr Bahareh Kamranzad, Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
This initiative will document and analyse historical interactions and accidents, offering valuable lessons for current maritime operations. The research will be delivered by Dr Claudio Aporta, Professor and Canadian Chair in Marine Environmental Protection at the World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden, together with Associate Professor Dr Anish Hebbar, also at the World Maritime University.
This research project focuses on improving existing rescue capability assessment guidelines and risk management for cruise ships in the challenging Arctic waters. The project is led by Dr Dewan Ahsan, Professor of the Department of Business and Sustainability, University of Southern Denmark.
This project explores the impact of automation on safety and labour in Arctic maritime contexts, providing critical insights for the industry. Daniel Oliver Paulsen, a PhD student at the University of Bergen, Norway, will lead this project.
This study aims to delve into the narratives and operational realities of cruise ships and communities across the Arctic, exploring implications for regional safety and policy development. The project will be delivered by Dr Patrick Maher, Professor at the School of Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University in Canada.
