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Infrastructure Profile

Infrastructure Provider

Location

Helsinki, Finland

Organisation & Address

Finnish Environment Institute Syke, Latokartanonkaari 11, 00790 Helsinki, Finland

Infrastructure Webpage

Visit Website

Link to Vessel/Infrastructure Schedules (if applicable)

Normal Area of Operation

Silja Serenade; Lat: 60.16 N, Lon: 24.96E – Lat: 59.35 N, Lon: 18.11E (Transect between Helsinki & Stockholm)

Finnmaid; Lat: 60.22 N, Lon: 25.20E – Lat: 53.94 N, Lon: 10.86E (Transect between Helsinki & Travemunde)

Maximum Number of Days Available

180 days

Scientists’ Travel and Logistics (T&L) Budget Available

€ 5,000.00

Overview

Depth Rating

Length

Width

Height (incl. draft for USV)

Weight in Air

Total System Weight

Payload

Endurance (AUV, Gliders, USV)

Scientific and Technical Specifications

General Information

Ferrybox flow-through system with continuous thermosalinograph,

Chl-a, phycocyanin, phycoerythrin, CDOM, turbidity, O2, and pH measurements, and refrigerated sampler.

Possibilities to include sensors owned by facility owner, as agreed, like plankton imaging and cytometers, primary productivity fluorometers, reflectance sensors, multiwaveband fluorometers. Laboratory analyses from discrete water samples as agreed.

Possibilities for full remote access, if installations are straightforward.

Vessel Requirements (if applicable)

Thrusters

Cameras

Positioning (USBL, etc.)

Instruments/Scientific Payload

Optional Items

Manipulators

TMS (Tether Management System (ROV ONLY)), LARS details (if applicable)

Support offered to AQUARIUS users

Dialogue between facility owner and users need to be established already in the planning phase, to ensure the feasibility of the project.

Support provided for planning, integrating sensors, finding data transfer solutions .

Logistic support and advice in bringing own instruments and sending samples.

Support in finding accommodation and travel.

Other technical and scientific support required to conduct research and solving technical details.

Infrastructure Availability and Contact Details

Year 2025

Silja Serenade; Lat: 60.16 N, Lon: 24.96E – Lat: 59.35 N, Lon: 18.11E

Finnmaid; Lat: 60.22 N, Lon: 25.20E – Lat: 53.94 N, Lon: 10.86E

Silja Serenade: Transect Helsinki-Stockholm

Finnmaid: Transect Helsinki-Travemunde

Available from months 1 – 12, with possible break due to docking and severe ice conditions (for Silja Serenade) .

Year 2026

Silja Serenade; Lat: 60.16 N, Lon: 24.96E – Lat: 59.35 N, Lon: 18.11E

Finnmaid; Lat: 60.22 N, Lon: 25.20E – Lat: 53.94 N, Lon: 10.86E

Silja Serenade: Transect Helsinki-Stockholm

Finnmaid: Transect Helsinki-Travemunde

Available from months 1 – 12, with possible break due to docking and severe ice conditions (for Silja Serenade) .

Year 2027

Silja Serenade; Lat: 60.16 N, Lon: 24.96E – Lat: 59.35 N, Lon: 18.11E

Finnmaid; Lat: 60.22 N, Lon: 25.20E – Lat: 53.94 N, Lon: 10.86E

Silja Serenade: Transect Helsinki-Stockholm

Finnmaid: Transect Helsinki-Travemunde

Available from months 1 – 12, with possible break due to docking and severe ice conditions (for Silja Serenade).

Contact email for applicants to discuss the initial feasibility of their work while they prepare their application

jukka.seppala[at]syke.fi

Certification and Clearance Requirements

Diplomatic clearances or permits required for area or type of activity

Additional training required

Simple instructions will be provided by the Infrastructure Operator during the first visit. While visiting the Ferry, users will always be accompanied by the facility owner.

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