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Nord Stream Munitions Clearance
Approximately 100 munitions which had to be cleared were identified in the Finnish and Swedish EEZs and in Russian and German waters. The company worked with relevant authorities around the Baltic Sea and in strict accordance with all applicable legislation in its clearance procedures.
Nord Stream's plan for the removal of munitions ensures that the pipeline is safe and the effects on the Baltic Sea environment and on marine life are minimal. In this endeavour, the company benefited from the experience of the navies of the Baltic Sea countries, which conduct mine clearing missions in cooperation with The Partnership for Peace, a programme between partner countries and NATO.
Through their efforts, over 1,000 mines have been cleared since 1996. About 40 mines have been identified in Russian waters in the security and anchor cooridors of the Nord Stream route that were cleared by the Russian Baltic Fleet following its standard procedures. Around 50 munitions had to be cleared in the Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), seven in the Swedish EEZ, and four in German waters.
The mines were detonated on site using proven technology. All clearance-related activities are based on an environmental and safety management plan. Clearance operations in Finnish and Swedish waters were handled by BACTEC International Limited, a UK-based mine clearance company recognised worldwide for its technical expertise and professionalism in the industry.
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Munitions Clearance
Source
Nord Stream AG
Date
Aug. 26, 2010
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