WATER
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Marine waterways as a sustainable source of
wellbeing, security, and safety
WATERWAYS – Marine waterways as a sustainable source of wellbeing, security, and safety
How can the sustainable use of maritime routes be developed and maintained in a constantly changing world amidst evolving risk landscapes, regulatory frameworks, and shifting societal values?
The goal of the WATERWAYS project is to strengthen the long-term positive impacts of maritime routes on well-being, safety, and security in the northern Baltic Sea. By developing innovative data and AI-based methods for monitoring and assessment, examining ecological, social, technological, and legal perspectives, the project produces new tools and knowledge to support strategic planning and decision-making.
The objectives will be pursued through the following measures:
The project is part of the Water for Welfare, Security, and Peace (WAWE) program, funded by the Finnish Strategic Research Council from 2024 to 2030. The projects within the program are developing sustainable and just science-based solutions for the management of water resources and the marine environment, and for strengthening water safety and security.
The WATERWAYS consortium consists of research teams from Aalto University, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Kotka Maritime Research Centre (Merikotka), University of Helsinki, and Åbo Akademi University.
Recent news
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Open position for Doctoral Researcher
Are you passionate about tackling high-stakes challenges in dynamic environments? The Waterways project is looking for a doctoral researcher to explore optimization methods in settings with uncertain conditions, poorly structured problems, and competing goals. If you’re driven to make both a scientific and societal impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The Marine…
Upcoming events
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WATERWAYS and MARISEC projects’ stakeholder event day in Helsinki
Waterways project is hosting a kick-off seminar for stakeholders and collaborators on May 14th at the University of Helsinki’s premises, Siltavuorenpenger 3 A.
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Kotka Maritime Research Conference (KoMaReC)
The Kotka Maritime Research Conference aims to generate dialogue between the academia and other sectors of society, creating rich pictures of the potential pathways to more sustainable maritime practices.