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SYKE Alg@line FerryBox Network
Infrastructure Profile
Infrastructure Provider
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Organisation & Address
Finnish Environment Institute Syke, Latokartanonkaari 11, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
Link to Vessel/Infrastructure Schedules (if applicable)
NA
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
NA
Length
NA
Width
NA
Height (incl. draft for USV)
NA
Weight in Air
NA
Total System Weight
NA
Payload
NA
Endurance (AUV, Gliders, USV)
NA
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)
NA
Thrusters
NA
Cameras
NA
Positioning (USBL, etc.)
NA
Instruments/Scientific Payload
NA
Optional Items
NA
Manipulators
NA
TMS (Tether Management System (ROV ONLY)), LARS details (if applicable)
NA
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
NA
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.