Descripton: Emergency evacuations in the Arctic are fraught with challenges—freezing temperatures, poor visibility, and communication barriers can turn an evacuation into a life-threatening ordeal. This presentation introduces the Automated Lifeboat Manifestation Embarkation System (ALMES), an innovative RFID-based solution that streamlines passenger tracking, reduces human error, and enhances real-time coordination. By improving safety, efficiency, and communication, ALMES strengthens emergency preparedness for Arctic cruise and passenger vessels. The presentation will explore how this cutting-edge technology could potentially revolutionize evacuations and contribute to safer shipping in one of the world’s most extreme environments.
Description: Cultural heritage, food security, emergency preparation, tourism and transportation all play a role in the dramatic changes coastal communities in the American Arctic are experiencing. Award-winning Alaska-based Journalist Emily Schwing will present some of her work exploring the local impacts and local efforts to plan and prepare for the future.
Affiliation: World Maritime University
Bio: Professor Dimitrios Dalaklis, specializing in Safety and Security, joined World Maritime University in 2014 and is the chair of Search and Rescue at UArctic. A Hellenic Naval Academy graduate and PhD holder from the University of the Aegean, he is an NI Associate Fellow and IAME member, with extensive research on Arctic maritime issues.
Affiliation: University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) – Master of Security & Disaster Management / Koahnic Broadcasting