KMRC » OILRISK news » work packages » partners » contact information » publications » feedback form » Links »   OILRISK-wiki »                   Disclaimer: The content of the web site reflects the authors views and the Managing Authority cannot be held liable for the information published by the project partners. Work packages WP 1 - Project management and coordination Kotka Maritime Research Centre Work Package 1 includes the overall project administration and management, financial coordination, communication activities and information dissemination. Kotka Maritime Research Centre (KMRC) is responsible for the WP1. KMRC is also the Lead Partner of the project. WP2 - Estimation of oil spill risks on nature values FEM research group (University of Helsinki, Department of Environmental Sciences) is the responsible partner for WP2. The aim of this work package is to assess the risk of a possible oil spill on the nature values in the Gulf of Finland and to investigate the possibilities to reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill on the environment by using appropriate oil combating measures. WP3 - Development of web based tool for oil pollution risk management University of Tartu, Estonian Marine Institute is responsible for the implementation of WP3. In this work package a web based map application is to be created to support the planning and practical implementation of oil combating measures. The map application combines the information on oil drifting and sensitive nature values. WP4 - Developing operational tools to support onshore oil combating Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for Southeast Finland is responsible for the implementation of WP4. The main objective is to develop tools to support the operational oil combating decision making, in order to help the oil combating authorities and personnel choose the appropriate cleaning methods and plan the purchases for new cleaning equipment.