Rescue service - Governor of Svalbard
WEBThe rescue service in Svalbard is part of the Norwegian rescue service and is organised in the same way as in mainland Norway. It relies on voluntary efforts. The Longyearbyen Red Cross Search and Rescue Corps makes up a considerable part of this rescue service.
KV Svalbard (W 303) Icebreaker / Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)
WEBKV Svalbard is an icebreaker and offshore patrol vessel (OPV) operated by the Norwegian Coast Guard. It is the first Norwegian coast guard vessel with ice-breaking capabilities. The vessel was designed and built by Aker Yards, Langsten.
Mass cruise ship evacuation drill at Svalbard
WEBOct 8, 2021 · A cruise ship in distress in freezing cold Arctic waters off Svalbard is the nightmare scenario for rescue services. On Friday, search- and rescue capacities from Longyearbyen were tested in a mass evacuation.
Tiny police force keeps a lid on Norway’s Wild West
WEBJul 1, 2022 · With its ghost towns and armed men taking on a vast wilderness, one could almost mistake the Svalbard archipelago for the Wild West. However, a tiny police force on these arctic islands halfway between Norway and the North Pole keeps outlaws — and polar bear botherers — at bay.
NoCGV Svalbard - Wikipedia
WEBNoCGV Svalbard (W303) is a Norwegian Coast Guard icebreaker and offshore patrol vessel constructed by Langsten at Tangen Verft shipyard in Kragerø and launched on 17 February 2001.
Arctic police make sure far north doesn't go too Wild West - France 24
WEBJun 30, 2022 · But Svalbard's penal code has its own local peculiarities like disturbing a polar bear or boats breaking sea ice. The law takes a dim view of both, with a 1,500-euro ($1,587) fine for bear...
Police - Governor of Svalbard
WEBThe Governor of Svalbard is on duty 24 hours a day. Together with carrying out investigations and criminal proceedings, rescue services and emergency preparedness are important parts of the police’s sphere of responsibility.
How is Norway's Arctic archipelago of Svalbard policed? - The …
WEBJul 6, 2022 · Beyond the 130 complaints they investigate each year, Bredli's officers spend most of their time on 24-hour standby for search and rescue missions. With two helicopters at their disposal, they do it all, from helping boats in trouble at sea to finding tourists lost in the mountains.
Human remains found in submerged truck near East Moline boat …
WEB1 day ago · Human remains have been discovered in a submerged pickup truck near the boat ramp at Empire Park, according to a news release. Shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday, East Moline Police were notified by the ...
Our guides - Svalbard Adventures
WEBDuring this year’s training operation, the Governor of Svalbard and Lufttransport assisted with search and rescue. Our guides trained on how to take care of a injured patient and emergency management until police and rescue helicopters arrive.
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