Rune Nilsen joins AECO as head of administration

October 21st, 2019

AECO is pleased to welcome new staff member Rune Nilsen who assumed the position of head of administration on October 15. 

AECO’s Arctic Cruise Conference donates to Tara Ocean Foundation

October 17th, 2019

This year, participants of the 2019 Arctic Cruise Conference were not only invited to enjoy the traditional Annual Dinner of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). Thanks to Silversea Cruises, the dinner was a charitable fundraiser for the Tara Ocean Foundation.

Lufttransport, AECO and the Governor of Svalbard launch heli-rescue training video

October 16th, 2019

The Arctic expedition cruise industry and search and rescue responders are collaborating to enhance preparedness and collaboration. The latest step in this effort is a new video that explains how crew and staff onboard vessels can assist in a helicopter rescue operation.

AECO’s Arctic Cruise Conference brings community engagement to the forefront

October 14th, 2019

The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) is holding its yearly event in Oslo, bringing together leading experts to discuss matters relating to environment, safety and community engagement.

Cookson Adventures joins AECO as Provisional Member

October 8th, 2019

AECO is pleased to welcome Cookson Adventures as Provisional Member of AECO. Cookson Adventures is a UK based company that charte yachts and offer trips to Svalbard, Baffin Island and Greenland