Denmark Transfers ArcticWeb to Norway
Effective today, Denmark will transfer to Norway responsibility for the ArcticWeb, a web-based platform designed to improve navigational safety in the Arctic.The Norwegian Coastal Administration will take over the ownership and operation of ArcticWeb, while the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) will continue as data-provider and advisory board member.The free-to-use ArcticWeb platform has been in operation since 2014 as a joint regional project primarily funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers and lead by the DMA.
SAROPS Software Supports Coast Guard Rescue
fielding with the U.S. spotted by the Coast Guard eight hours later about 30 miles from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. to project where floating persons or objects might be located. comprehensive search plan with available resources. Northrop Grumman began developing SAROPS in 2003 under the U.S. Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) contract. the contract is valued at approximately $2 million per year. is currently the service's primary search and rescue tool.