Organizing emergency response in the European Arctic : a comparative study of Norway, Russia, Iceland and Greenland : MARPART Project Report 5

Abstract

The report examines the emergency preparedness systems in Norway, Russia, and Iceland in the Fields of Search and rescue (SAR), oil spill response, firefighting and violent action at sea. Within each country and each Field, the report introduces the main maritime emergency preparedness and response institutions With their organizational models, responsibilities and main operational patterns.