IcePad, Smart download and view satellite images of sea-ice

Every ship transporting goods to, from or through the Arctic wants to find the fastest and safest way through or around the ice. Even service ice breakers save considerable amounts of time and fuel when they choose an easy path through the ice opposed to a straight path.

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At the 27 October 2020 meeting, the Board reviewed the SHPA grant request for a pilot ladder climbing training program.

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