Knowledge Portal Munitions in the SeaStakeholder list
Belgium
Flanders Marine Institute
Dr. Tine Missiaen | tine.missiaen@vliz.be | www.vliz.be/nl
Expertise
The Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) promotes accumulation of marine knowledge and excellence in marine research in Flanders. The marine research areas are the ocean and seas, the coast and the tidal systems.
MEC / UXO-Projects
MERCW (concluded) – DISARM (concluded) – BASTA (concluded) – EROVMUS (concluded) – CONMAR (ongoing) – REMARCO (ongoing) –MMinE-SwEEPER (ongoing)
Germany
Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI)
Dr. Matthias Brenner | MSc Romina Schuster | www.awi.de
Expertise
In addition, to the polar oriented research the AWI is conducting state of the art research in North- and Baltic Sea about the effects of toxic compounds from corroding munition on marine organisms.
- Biological effects of marine organisms exposed to dissolved explosives
- Lab and field health investigations of marine organisms
- Application of bio-assays for organismal response to pollutants on molecular, cell, tissue and organ level
- Application of untargeted NMR based proteomics to test for protein expression and activity
- Histological approaches for tissue and organ health assessment
MEC / UXO-Projects
REMARCO (ongoing) – CONMAR-2 (ongoing) – CONMAR (concluded) – North Sea Wrecks (concluded) – DAIMON (concluded) – CHEMSEA (concluded)
Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)
Dipl.-Phys. Armin Keßler | munitions@ict.fraunhofer.de | www.ict.fraunhofer.de
Expertise
- ICT is the only German research institute to cover the entire development chain from synthesis to disposal for energetic material. ·
- Material properties of propellants and explosives (Safety-related characteristics, Stability, Performance, Ageing, Handling and Storage Requirements)
- Processing of energetic materials and ammunition
- Explosives detection
- Safety technology on energetic materials and disposal process chains
- Underwater sensors for detecting and monitoring clearance activities
- Ammunition destruction
MEC / UXO-Projects
RoBEMM (concluded) – MMinE-SwEEPER (ongoing) – BorDEx (ongoing) – Immediate action programme for dumped munitions (ongoing)
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
Prof. Jens Greinert, Dr. Aaron J. Beck , Dr. Torsten Frey, Dr. Marc Seidel, Mareike Keller, Dr. Daniela Henkel, Dr. Inken Preuss | www.geomar.de
Expertise
- Coordination
- Data Management
- UXO Mapping & detecting (hydroacoustic, magnetic and optical imaging)
- Fieldwork and marine operation (ship-based, ROV, AUV and lander)
- Sensor development (magnetic, optic, chemical)
- Chemical analysis of explosives and related compounds
- AI for automated detection and identification
- Informed decision making for remediation activities
- Stakeholder dialogue and outreach
- partner for state and governmental ministries (scientific lead in MUNIMAR)
MEC / UXO-Projects
UDEMM (concluded) – MUNISEE (concluded) – BASTA (concluded) – ExPloTect (concluded) – CONMAR I (concluded) – ProBaNNt (concluded) – AMMOTRACE (concluded) – VAMOS (concluded) – ValidITy (concluded) – CONMAR II (ongoing) – SAM (ongoing) – BorDEx (ongoing) – MUNIMAP (ongoing) – MMinE-SwEEPER (ongoing) – MUNI-RISK (ongoing) – BaltWreck (ongoing) – CAMMera (ongoing)
University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein – Institute of Toxicology and Pharmacology for Natural Scientists
Prof. Dr. Edmund Maser, Dr. Jennifer Strehse | www.uksh.de/en
Expertise
- MEC Analysis (UHPLC, GC-MS/MS)
- Matrices: all biota, sediment, scratch samples, water; Acute and chronic toxicity (in vitro, in vivo; model organisms)
- Biomarkers (molecular); Bacterial MEC degradation, remediation
- Risk assessment: ecosphere, top predators, humans (incl. sea-food consumers)
MEC / UXO-Projects
UDEMM (concluded) – DAIMON (concluded) – North Sea Wrecks (concluded) – TATTOO (concluded) – PILOT (concluded) – CONMAR (ongoing)
Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute - Institute of Fisheries Ecology
Dr. Jörn Peter Scharsack, Dr. Ulrike Kammann | www.thuenen.de
Expertise
- Fish diseases
- Eco toxicology
MEC / UXO-Projects
CHEMSEA (concluded) – MODUM (concluded) – DAIMON and DAIMON 2 (concluded) – CONMAR-Fish II (ongoing)
Bundeswehr Technical Center for Ships and Naval Weapons, Maritime Technology and Research (WTD 71)
Dr. Uwe Kretschmer, Dr. Holger Schmaljohann | WTD71Posteingang@bundeswehr.org | www.bundeswehr.de/en/organization/equipment/organization/wtd-71
Expertise
The Technical Center for Ships and Naval Weapons, Maritime Technology and Research (WTD 71) is tasked with supporting the German Navy in maritime issues of defence technology and defence science. The range of tasks covers the entire spectrum of maritime defence technology in all phases of the development process of defence material. The activities are primarily aimed at the overall ship system and the interaction of different components of this system in the maritime environment. Regarding underwater munitions we are supporting the German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (www.WSV.de) especially with know how with AUV.
MEC / UXO-Projects
SOAM (concluded) – KAPITAS (concluded) – MMinE-SwEEPER (ongoing)
Denmark
Aarhus University – Department of Environmental Science
Dr. Hans Sanderson, Dr. Patrik Fauser, Lærke Ina Krogaard Hansen, Delove Abraham Asiedu (PhD) , Frank Dugasseh (PhD), Journalist, exec.MCC Michael Strangholt | https://envs.au.dk/en/
Expertise
- Coordination and management
- Release, distribution, exposure
- Spatial and statistical modelling of exposures
- Environmental and human toxicity analysis
- Data compilation and data analysis
- Case study design
- Participatory methodology and stakeholder engagement
- Social science analysis
- Risk assessment
- Prioritization framework
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Communication and dissemination
- Decision support and governmental advisory roles
MEC / UXO-Projects
HELCOM EG Submerged (ongoing) – MUNI-RISK (ongoing) – MMinE-SwEEPER (ongoing) – MUNIMAP (ongoing) – SAFE-BS2BKS (ongoing) – HELCOM EG Submerged (ongoing) – MERCW (concluded) – MODUM (concluded) – Nord-Stream environmental CWA risk assessments (concluded)
Finland
Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)
Anu Lastumäki | anu.lastumaki@syke.fi | https://www.syke.fi/en
Expertise
- At the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE, we offer strong expertise and independent information on global phenomena such as climate change, biodiversity loss, overconsumption, pollution and eutrophication.
- Cooperation with VERFIN in the field of underwater munitions.
MEC / UXO-Projects
CHEMSEA (concluded) – MODUM (concluded) – DAIMON and DAIMON 2 (concluded) – WRUMM (ongoing)
University of Helsinki - VERIFIN
Paula Vanninen | paula.vanninen@helsinki.fi | https://www.helsinki.fi/en/verifin
Expertise
VERIFIN was established in 1994, as continuation of the Chemical Weapons (CW) research project working since 1973. Operations of VERIFIN are mainly funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. VERIFIN supports the disarmament of chemical weapons by development of identification methods for chemical warfare agents (CWA).
MEC / UXO-Projects
CHEMSEA (concluded) – MODUM (concluded) – DAIMON and DAIMON 2 (concluded)
Norway
Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
Øyvind Voie, Petter H Kvadsheim, Arnt Johnsen, John A Tørnes, Helle K Rossland, Petter Lågstad | www.ffi.no/en
Expertise
- Wreck investigation in Skagerrak
- Distribution of Chemical Warefare Agents in Marine Ecosystems
- National coordination
- Data Management
- UXO Mapping & detecting
- Fieldwork and marine operation
- Sensor development
- Hydro acoustic and optical imaging
- Chemical analysis of explosives and related compounds
- Uptake and toxicity in marine organisms
- Risk assessment - human and environment
- Post blast diffusion
- Impact of shock waves on marine life
- Sampling methods of different matrixes
MEC / UXO-Projects
DAIMON & DAIMON 2 (concluded) – BASTA (concluded) – North Sea Wrecks (concluded) – Ammunition Risk (concluded) – MUNIMAP (ongoing) – MMinE-SwEEPER (ongoing)
UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT)
Endre Grimsbø, Lokukaluge Prasad Perera | www.uit.no
Expertise
- Fieldwork and subsea operations
- Hydro acoustic and subsea instrumentation
- Environmental advisory
- Impact of shock waves and sound on marine life
MEC / UXO-Projects
Evaluation of bubble curtains
Poland
Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences (IOPAN)
Prof. Jacek Bełdowski | www.iopan.pl/en/
Expertise
- Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences (IO PAN) was founded in 1983 in place of the Marine Station in Sopot which had existed since 1953.
- The mission of the Institute of Oceanology is to conduct marine environmental research in order to expand knowledge of the processes and phenomena taking place there.
MEC / UXO-Projects
CHEMSEA (concluded) – MODUM (concluded) – DAIMON and DAIMON 2 (concluded) – WRUMM (concluded) – EROVMUS (concluded) – MUNIMAP (ongoing) – MMinE-SwEEPER (ongoing)
Polish Naval Academy (PNA)
Jacek Fabisiak, Bartłomiej Pączek | rector.office@amw.gdynia.pl | https://www.amw.gdynia.pl/index.php/en/
Expertise
The Polish Naval Academy (PNA) is a military school under the supervision of the Ministry of National Defense and a military unit carrying out missions related to national defense. It is also a military scientific institution, based in Gdynia, with expertise in operational oceanography, including underwater operations relating to dumped munitions.
MEC / UXO-Projects
CHEMSEA (concluded) – MODUM (concluded) – DAIMON and DAIMON 2 (concluded)
Sweden
Chalmers University of Technology
Lars Rosen | www.chalmers.se
Expertise
Wreck corrosion modelling and prediction of releases of load and fuel
MEC / UXO-Projects
DAIMON (concluded)