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Peter Nieuwveld: p.nieuwveld [at] fugro.com (p[dot]nieuwveld[at]fugro[dot]com)
Jennifer Yun: j.yun [at] fugro.com (j[dot]yun[at]fugro[dot]com)
Jens Greinert: jgreinert [at] geomar.de (jgreinert[at]geomar[dot]de)
Daniela Henkel: dhenkel [at] geomar.de (dhenkel[at]geomar[dot]de)
This project is co-funded by the European Union Pilot Project and Preparatory Actions Funds (PPPA) under GA No. 101226176.
5 578 250.77€
Project Overview:
This project addresses the challenge of clearing unexploded ordnance (UXO) from marine environments. Historical activities, including wartime operations and post-war disposal, have left dangerous munitions in coastal areas, particularly in the North and Baltic Seas. The initiative focuses on improving safety and efficiency in removing these hazards to support offshore infrastructure development.
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The project aims to develop better methods for identifying, clearing, and disposing of munitions. It prioritizes creating standardized guidelines for best practices, analyzing gaps in current techniques, and proposing innovations to enhance effectiveness. Collaboration with other projects ensures alignment with broader environmental and safety goals.
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