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ResQU2 community –  shoulders to lean on

ResQU2 community – shoulders to lean on

May 18, 2021Author Kirsi

ResQU2 concluded its activities in March when its 30 months were up. The final partner reunion was in the ResQU2 Final Conference on 17 March. Online, of course. There partners took stock of the platform achievements: regular projects’ outputs were demonstrated in a number of dissemination and high-level events, peer-to-peer dissemination took place within the…

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ResQU2 looking ahead

ResQU2 looking ahead

March 31, 2021Author Kirsi

The ResQU2 webinar, held on 17 February 2021, on Maritime Rescue Operations approached this topic by taking a look at the current preparedness situation in the Baltic Sea Region and by discussing the role of policy making bodies in giving direction to future actions. The webinar was hosted by the Estonian Police and Border Guard…

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Maritime Rescue Operations webinar on 17 February 2021

Maritime Rescue Operations webinar on 17 February 2021

February 4, 2021Author Mariikka

Estonian Police and Border Guard Board cordially invites you to the online seminar „Maritime rescue operations: What is our direction?“on February 17th 2021. The seminar will be held in English and will focus on improving the emergency preparedness. Seminar will include topics on preparedness of maritime rescue operations and policy making. The seminar is organized…

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Port Security workshop higlighted the different aspects of safety and security in BSR ports

Port Security workshop higlighted the different aspects of safety and security in BSR ports

February 4, 2021Author Kirsi

About 40 participants followed the ResQU2 online Workshop on Port Security, led by Hamburg Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS). The participants represented fire and rescue departments, ministries, coast guards, authorities and agencies dealing with safety and security issues, and several universities. The participants came from Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Sweden, Russia, USA,…

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Key to successful joint rescue operations lies behind “speaking the same language”

Key to successful joint rescue operations lies behind “speaking the same language”

February 1, 2021Author Kirsi

Rescue professionals gathered in an online workshop on Wednesday last week to discuss how maritime incident control and international rescue operations could be enhanced. A lot has already been done, but there is still room for improvement and new solutions. What Ifs Jeroen Zonnevijlle, Safety Region Zeeland, led participants into the day’s topic by imagining…

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Pre-defining risks and innovativeness allowed in crisis communication

Pre-defining risks and innovativeness allowed in crisis communication

January 22, 2021Author Kirsi

Key to good and effective crisis communication lies, among others, with being well-prepared, speaking the “same language” with the public, using effective communication channels, and keeping the message clear and correct. This became clear in ResQU2’s webinar ResQ Your Communication held on Wednesday this week. The webinar was targeted to communications specialists of different rescue…

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Rescue professionals are invited to contribute to ResQU2 work by filling in a questionnaire

Rescue professionals are invited to contribute to ResQU2 work by filling in a questionnaire

December 21, 2020Author Kirsi

ResQU2 is soon finalising its activities, one of which is to enhance utilization of technological innovations in maritime incidents and rescue operations. A questionnaire has been released to collect views and experiences from rescue professionals beyond the partnership to support the work. The main aim of the questionnaire is to collect views related to use…

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Workshop: Future developments and the relation in maritime incident control 27 Jan 2021

Workshop: Future developments and the relation in maritime incident control 27 Jan 2021

December 15, 2020Author Mariikka

The workhop will handle technological development as a tool to fight incidents. What do we need to develop? Are developments strictly technological? PROGRAMME (Central European Time) 9.00 Walk-in into the digital environment 9.20 Developments available based on the input of the participating Partners ResQU2 Developments and already existing tools policy manuals, procedures eg. in incident…

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Port Security Workshop 29 Jan 2021

Port Security Workshop 29 Jan 2021

December 11, 2020Author Mariikka

Hazardous materials are stored in or transported through ports, nearby which a large number of people live. They are at risk of being affected by the consequences of an accident, such as toxic clouds or smoke spreading through air. One objective of ResQU2 is to increase rescue authorities’ and services’ preparedness and reduce the effects…

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ResQ your communication – Existing good practices and future challenges 20 Jan 2021

ResQ your communication – Existing good practices and future challenges 20 Jan 2021

December 11, 2020Author Mariikka

This seminar is for communication specialists & managers of the safety authorities, the port authorities and the port operators in the BSR, communication specialists & managers of the ResQU2 project partner’s organizations. Online seminar PROGRAMME (Central European Time) 09.00 WelcomeMiikka Toivonen, Fire Officer, South-West Finland Emergency Services 09.05  Definition of CommunicationKinds and Methods of Communication…

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Recent Posts

  • ResQU2 community – shoulders to lean on May 18, 2021
  • ResQU2 looking ahead March 31, 2021
  • Maritime Rescue Operations webinar on 17 February 2021 February 4, 2021
  • Port Security workshop higlighted the different aspects of safety and security in BSR ports February 4, 2021
  • Key to successful joint rescue operations lies behind “speaking the same language” February 1, 2021
  • Pre-defining risks and innovativeness allowed in crisis communication January 22, 2021
  • Rescue professionals are invited to contribute to ResQU2 work by filling in a questionnaire December 21, 2020
  • Workshop: Future developments and the relation in maritime incident control 27 Jan 2021 December 15, 2020
  • Port Security Workshop 29 Jan 2021 December 11, 2020
  • ResQ your communication – Existing good practices and future challenges 20 Jan 2021 December 11, 2020
  • Merry Christmas December 11, 2020
  • Online workshops in January – Save the dates! November 24, 2020
  • HAZARD project published two Follow-up Studies Concerning Seaport Safety & Security Regulations and Standards November 4, 2020
  • ResQU2 taking steps towards deepened coordination of rescue resources October 29, 2020
  • Coming up: ResQU2 meeting for SAR divers October 7, 2020
  • ResQU2’s winning picture October 2, 2020
  • Fire and Rescue Services learn by Short-term staff exchange September 10, 2020
  • Workshop: Risks and (untapped) Potential of Digitalisation in Ports and at Sea September 8, 2020
  • Risk Management for Seaports June 16, 2020
  • COVID-19 Supply Chain Impact Update by some of the World’s Leading Supply Chain and Logistics Academics April 20, 2020
  • Book Release: HAZARD is Over! March 20, 2020
  • EVENT POSTPONED Port Security Workshop 12-13 May in Hamburg March 9, 2020
  • EVENT POSTPONED ResQ your communication – Existing good practices and future challenges March 6, 2020
  • As promised in Palanga: A package of the HAZARD and ChemSAR results with contact information February 19, 2020
  • ResQU2 supporting capacity building for maritime emergencies February 14, 2020
  • Welcome to Palanga Workshop on Multithreaded Rescue Operations January 13, 2020
  • International adjustment of capacities could promote emergency preparedness effectively December 4, 2019
  • Communication training and networking in Tallinn November 25, 2019
  • Handbook on Maritime Hybrid Threats has been published November 22, 2019
  • Future developments and the relation in maritime incident control October 28, 2019
  • How to deal with multithreaded maritime rescue operations? October 17, 2019
  • Hybrid threats and Harbour Protection workshop October 16, 2019
  • DiveSMART Baltic and ResQU2 showcases for transnational co-operation October 11, 2019
  • Call the Agent October 7, 2019
  • ChemSAR Handbook going places September 24, 2019
  • Europe Forum in Turku September 3, 2019
  • HAZARD project achieved their defined goals August 30, 2019
  • Seminar/workshop 22-23 Oct 2019: Developments and the relation in maritime incident control – Are they strictly technological? – August 28, 2019
  • Best practices for rescue operations in hazardous and noxious substances incidents July 2, 2019
  • ResQU2 a new Flagship of the EUSBSR PA SECURE June 27, 2019
  • DiveSMART Baltic and ChemSAR benefits explained to maritime safety experts June 17, 2019
  • ResQU2 in a high-level joint workshop on Hybrid scenarios in the Baltic Sea June 17, 2019
  • HAZARD Toolbox demonstrated to ports and port operators June 17, 2019
  • Products developed in the ResQU2 projects raise interest beyond the Baltic Sea Region June 17, 2019
  • ChemSAR SOPS for maritime HNS incidents presented to Arctic rescue authorities and services June 17, 2019
  • The bottom line is saving people at sea and ashore, below and above the sea level April 16, 2019
  • ResQU2 demonstrating best practices in maritime emergency preparedness in April in Lübeck February 28, 2019
  • Policy papers and recommendations as tools to increase preparedness January 25, 2019
  • ResQU2 workshop on How to build maritime response January 11, 2019
  • ResQU2 partners all on board: first stop Hamburg November 7, 2018
  • Interreg Platform Kick-off boosted the platforms to answer questions Why? What? and How? to increase their visibility November 2, 2018
  • ResQU2 Project Platform ready to take off August 24, 2018
Project Facts

Priority3: Sustainable Transport
Specific Objective 3.3: Maritime Safety
Duration:  Oct 2018 – March 2021
Budget: 1 m€ of ERDF and national public funding
Lead Partner: University of Turku, Centre for Maritime Studies

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