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ResQU2 Project Platform: Knowledge sharing and co-operation increase maritime emergency preparedness
Authors: Kirsi Laitio
Publisher: University of Turku
Publishing place: Turku
Publication year: 2021
Journal: Maalta ja mereltä: Brahea-keskuksen blogi
Series title: Brahea-keskuksen blogi Maalta ja mereltä
Publication's open availability at the time of reporting: Open Access
Publication channel's open availability : Open Access publication channel
Web address : https://blogit.utu.fi/maalta-ja-merelta/en/2021/10/21/resqu2-project-platform-knowledge-sharing-and-co-operation-increase-maritime-emergency-preparedness/
The Baltic Sea is a busy sea. At any given minute, about 2000 vessels are operating year in, year out. This increases the risk of a major incident at sea or in ports, especially when chemicals are involved. In the worst-case scenario, a chemical tanker collides with a passenger ship. The ResQU2 project platform improved the emergency preparedness of rescue authorities and services, seaports, and other authorities in the Baltic and the North Sea regions.
Keywords:
BALTIC SEA, Baltic Sea region, International Cooperation, Marine Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime safety, RESCUE, search and rescue (SAR)
