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Adventure-based cruise tourism and emergency response -training for increased polar-water emergency management competence
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2021-11)Nature-based tourism has increased significantly in recent years. The special segment adventure travel has doubled in size, from 10 to 20 percent of the international tourism market. This type of tourism is characterized by visiting remote and spectacular areas, and uniqueness. One of the most popular type of adventure based travel is so-called expedition cruise. The number of cruise vessels is ... -
Computer-assisted management training for professionals in High Arctic SAR -operations.
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2021-11)This paper takes as a starting point the competence needs of managers responsible for the complex crisis response operations in a High Arctic setting. We elaborate on the need for competence on multi-organizational cooperation and coordination at tactical and operational management levels in maritime mass rescue operations (MRO). We look into the special context of High Arctic environments with ... -
Computer‑assisted management training for emergency response professionals in challenging environments
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-17)Coordinating complex crisis responses generally requires comprehensive skills. When operating in the High Arctic, extreme environments make this task even more challenging. Training for these situations is thus of utmost importance, but such training requires extensive resources for full-scale exercises. Simulation is an alternative that can yield an effective learning process and learning outcomes. ... -
Emergency management competence needs: Education and training for key emergency management personnel in a maritime Arctic environment MARPART2-(MAN), Project Report 2
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2020)This report focuses on competence demands among key management personnel responsible for maritime emergency response. The report has a special focus on competence challenges related to operations in an Arctic environment. -
Information sharing and emergency response coordination
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-02)<p>In recent years there has been an increase in commercial activities in the Arctic, including maritime traffic. This increase has led to economic development but may increase the risk of unwanted incidents. Concerns have been raised regarding the emergency response capacity of states to respond to maritime incidents effectively. Efforts from several agencies and also from neighboring countries may ... -
Innovation on the Open Sea: Examining Competence Transfer and Open Innovation in the Design of Offshore Vessels
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-09)In this article, we discuss the role of open innovation in collaborative design processes in mature industries such as the shipping industry. We examine the design of high-tech offshore service vessels in environments characterized by high volatility and complexity. We elaborate on the role that accumulating and sharing core competences plays in speeding up the innovation process and increasing ... -
Maritime Operations and Emergency Preparedness in the Arctic–Competence Standards for Search and Rescue Operations Contingencies in Polar Waters
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2017)Emergencies on large passenger ships in the remote High North may lead to a mass rescue operation with a heavy strain on the emergency preparedness systems of the Arctic countries. This study focuses on the need for competencies related to large-scale Search and Rescue operations (SAR operations) amongst the shipping companies, vessels and governments involved. A SAR operation is the activity related ...
