Category: News

ORCA Offers Free OceanWatchers App

Svalbard Guides update: Publication of Guide Course and Training Requirements

Advancing Community Engagement at the NEDA Conference

Reflections from the Norwegian Cruise Conference

Derby Day 2026: Fast Bookings and Clear Trends 

Tromsø Launches New Guidelines Inspired by AECO

AECO Submits Input on Guide Training Requirements

Observations Highlight Strong Commitment to AECO Guidelines

Member Survey: Feedback on Svalbard Guide Certification Proposal

Iceland Reviews Cruise Industry Taxes Amid Economic Concerns

Letter to the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries regarding the Field Safety Regulations and Guide Certification

Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators Target Underwater Noise

AECO Wraps Up a Sold-Out Arctic Expedition Cruise Week

Introducing Leoni, Our New Secretariat Member

“It’s not even in conflict with our guidelines. But it is an incident.”

Understanding why even small incidents can have consequences.

Nina Paulsen is AECO’s New Head of Administration & HR

Safety and Compliance: Managing Emergency Polar Bear Encounters

Meet AECO’s New Head of Communications

New Regulation on Field Safety in Svalbard Introduces Guide Approval Scheme

Clean Up Iceland: A Collaborative Effort to Combat Marine Litter

AECO’s Clean Up Iceland project is returning for its third year. This year, it’s easier than ever to get involved, and we’re calling on our members to make the project impactful.