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Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment

The Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment (AMSA) is a comprehensive study and evaluation of Arctic marine activity today and in the future. The main focuses of the AMSA are marine safety, marine environmental protection, infrastructure needs of ships and the impacts from ships in the Arctic Ocean. The AMSA took into consideration the concerns and ideas from Arctic communities about the future of Arctic marine activity. The AMSA 2009 Report is designed to educate and inform people about the current state of Arctic marine use and future challenges. The AMSA was done by the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Working Group on behalf of the Arctic Council. The Arctic Council is comprised of eight Arctic states, the Permanent Participants (indigenous people), and Observers.

Date modified:
2010-01-14