Measurable results
Objective 1: Harmonisation of the European Arctic Research fleet
- Definition of modalities of exchange of ship-time on the available PRV´s.
- Ongoing dialogue among the PRV operators to improve the coordination of Arctic operations:
- Report on the existing collaborations and exchanges of European Polar Research Vessels (PRVs).
- Report on contribution of a coordinated PRV fleet to fulfilling EU member states’ research interests in the Arctic Ocean.
- Summary of research questions of high importance to be addressed by a coordinated European fleet.
- Report on recommendations from the joint scientific and operational workshop on implementation of shared European cruises
- Article in Polar Record. “International access to research infrastructure in the Arctic”. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0032247422000249(si apre in una nuova finestra).
Objective 2: Developing an International Arctic Research Icebreaker Consortium
- Report on the global investments in research icebreaking capacity, today and foreseen in the near future.
- Terms of Reference for the agreed organisational structure and financial arrangement for an international consortium
- Letter of intent for co-operation between partners of the Arctic Research Icebreaker Consortium
Objective 3: Establishing a regular dialogue with the maritime industry
- An Industry Liaison Panel has been established as a group of high level industry representatives with interest in a dialogue with scientists, also able to engage their community further in those dialogues.
- A regular dialogue between the ARICE project and Arctic industry representatives has been established
- Report on potential science-industry priorities in research and observations.
- Updated inventory of specific opportunities for technology transfer and innovation between the Arctic science community and industry
Objective 4: Educating a new generation of polar researchers and professionals
- Contribution to the MOSAiC School, were ca 20 early career scientists will board the icebreaker Akademik Federov on its way to PRV Polarstern as part of the MOSAiC expedition.
- Organisation of an early-career technicians training (online).
- Training materials and recordings of the online seminars are available online at www.arice-h2020.eu
- Final reports of training activities (Summer School and early career technicians)
Objective 5: Providing access to European and international research icebreakers in the Arctic Ocean
- Creation of a joint model of access to research icebreakers.
- Implementation of an international review system for ship-time proposals.
- Two calls for proposals have been opened in the lifetime of the project
- Selection of eight proposals for implementation.
- Implementation of three cruises (three proposals) in RP2.
- Implementation of three cruises with 5 proposals in RP3.
- Report on cruise implementation, post cruise assessment and lessons learned
Objective 6: Expanding the monitoring and observation capacities in the Arctic Ocean
- Definition of standard parameters for Arctic Ocean data collection
- Definition of monitoring priorities for ships and platforms of opportunity.
- Reports on monitoring capabilities of AUVs, key technologies, sentinel missions and data communication and transfer in the Arctic Ocean
- Assessment report of the "programme of ships and platforms of opportunity" for the Arctic Ocean
Objective 7: Enhancing virtual and remote access to data
- Implementation of the three data management tools including a 3D Virtual icebreaker
- Report on performances and use of the ARICE system and compliance with standards
