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ARCOP
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Arctic Operational
Platform
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Objectives
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The aim of the research programme ARCOP (Arctic
Operational Platform) is to elaborate definite solutions for the
transport of oil and gass along the western part of the Northern
Sea Route
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ARCOP: The legal status of the Northern Sea
Route and liabilities and insurance
coverage
The aim of the
research programme ARCOP (Arctic Operational Platform) is to
elaborate definite solutions for the transport of oil and gass
along the western part of the Northern Sea Route. The programme is
build on results from INSROP and the Eu-financed ARCDEV programme.
FNI’s contribution is within the thematic scope of
‘Administrative measures for the marine transportation in the
Arctic Russia' and consists of two studies:
1. The legal status of the Northern Sea
Route in relation to petroleum transportation and shipping
transport services WTO/GATS (General Agreement on Trade in
Services)
2. Risk Management for NSR
Navigation.
Funding: EU
(Competitive and Sustainable Growth Programme), and some own
funding
Period:
2003-2005
Russian
partner(s): Central Marine Research and Design Institute (CNIIMF),
St. Petersburg
Other
partner(s): Ship & Ocean Foundation, Japan