AECO is thrilled to announce that we have received in total NOK 767 500 in external funding for two different projects. To continue our Clean Seas efforts, we have received a total of NOK 600,000, where NOK 300,000 was received from the Svalbard Environmental Protection Fund and NOK 300,000 was received from The Norwegian Center Against […]
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AECO receives funding for two different projects
April 27th, 2022Report from Joint Arctic Search and Rescue Tabletop Exercise published
August 10th, 2021This week, the report from the most recent Joint Arctic Search and Rescue Tabletop Exercise was published. The report highlights how the skillset of expedition staff can be leveraged when establishing and evacuating passengers to a shore camp. The report also describes how vessels in distress, vessels of opportunity, search and rescue responders and home offices can work together to use available resources in the best possible way.
Maritime Practice joins AECO as Provisional Member
June 18th, 2021AECO is pleased to welcome Maritime Practice as a provisional member to the organization.
Polar tour operators participate in third annual Cleanup for Sarah
June 1st, 2021People worldwide will be picking litter on beaches, in cities and in their communities for the third year in a row in memory of Sarah Auffret, a beloved member of the polar travel community
Norwegian-Russian cooperation aims to stop the spread of alien species to the Arctic
April 30th, 2021This year, a major campaign is being launched in northwest Russia aimed at preventing the spread of alien species to Russian parts of the Arctic. Scientists fear that seeds, insects and parasites will establish themselves in the vulnerable northern regions, and ask travelers to take action.
Tour operators’ efforts to tackle Arctic marine litter highlighted in new video
April 29th, 2021The Arctic expedition cruise industry has vowed to leave Arctic beaches cleaner than they find them. In addition, they are working to address the problem at its source. The industry’s efforts to combat marine plastic pollution is presented in a new information video.
Community engagement key to a responsible return to Arctic expedition cruising
February 5th, 2021Once Arctic coastal communities are ready to welcome tourists again, expedition cruise operators can engage with local communities to plan safe and considerate visits. The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) is working to identify best practices for responsible community engagement in the COVID-19 era.
Arctic search and rescue partners pioneer virtual tabletop exercise
December 14th, 2020For the fifth year in a row, the Arctic expedition cruise industry, search and rescue sector and academia gathered for a joint tabletop exercise. This year, the exercise was organized as a fully virtual event, gathering nearly 130 participants from across the world.
Maniitsoq and Kangerlussuaq launch tourist guidelines
December 8th, 2020The Greenlandic communities of Maniitsoq and Kangerlussuaq offer unique experiences to travelers. The two communities have now developed Community Specific Guidelines to help visitors understand how they can make the most of their stay while being considerate guests.
