New affiliate member: Aker Arctic

July 10th, 2017

The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators is pleased to welcome Aker Arctic as an Affiliate member to AECO. Aker Arctic is a company that specializes in development, engineering and consulting for icebreakers, expedition cruises and marine transport solutions. They are located in Finland. AECO welcomes the new member and looks forward to a rewarding […]

New provisional member: Arctic Explorer

July 10th, 2017

AECO is pleased to welcome Arctic Explorer as a new Provisional member to AECO. Arctic Explorer is a company based in Tromsø, Norway, that offers trips in Svalbard, both with a catamaran that sails to Barentsburg and Pyramiden, and with a small vessel for expedition cruising. AECO welcomes the new member and looks forward to […]

AECO develops guidelines for two new landing sites in Western Svalbard

July 5th, 2017

This week, experts are conducting inspections of Fuglehuken and Sallyhamna, two sites in Svalbard that are expected to receive an increasing number of cruise tourists. The purpose of the inspection is to develop guidelines that allow tourists to visit the sites without disturbing their unique nature and cultural remains. Unique and vulnerable areas Seeing the […]

AECO develops guidelines for two new landing sites in Western Svalbard

July 3rd, 2017

Press release from AECO – Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (03.07.17) This week, experts are conducting inspections of Fuglehuken and Sallyhamna, two sites in Svalbard that are expected to receive an increasing number of cruise tourists. The purpose of the inspection is to develop guidelines that allow tourists to visit the sites without disturbing […]