• Arctic shipping trends during hazardous weather and sea-ice conditions and the Polar Code’s effectiveness 

      Müller, Malte; Knol-Kauffman, Maaike; Jeuring, Jelmer; Palerme, Cyril (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-09-15)
      The Arctic’s extreme environmental conditions and remoteness make it a complex and dynamic environment for maritime operators. We find that Arctic shipping has grown by 7% per year over the past decade, despite the hazardous weather and sea-ice conditions that pose risks to vessels operating in the region. As a result of a strong increase in winter sailing, the time ships operate in these extreme ...
    • Coproducing Sea Ice Predictions with Stakeholders Using Simulation 

      Blair, Berill; Müller, Malte; Palerme, Cyril; Blair, Rayne; Crookall, David; Knol-Kauffman, Maaike; Lamers, Machiel (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-03-15)
      Forecasts of sea ice evolution in the Arctic region for several months ahead can be of considerable socioeconomic value for a diverse range of marine sectors and for local community supply logistics. However, subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) forecasts represent a significant technical challenge, and translating user needs into scientifically manageable procedures and robust user confidence requires ...