MISSION: WATER 51 51 HEADLINE OCEAN & COASTAL WATERS For more on the SOOGuard platform: aanderaa.info@xyleminc.com • aanderaa.com SOOGuard a flexible and easy to operate FerryBox system Racing to the Finish As the SHEBA project nears its completion, the data from vessels like the Hrimfare af Ranrike are critical to making sound policy decisions going forward. With a better understanding of how the shipping sector is impacting the air and water in the region, stakeholders expect to see heightened regulations related to ballast water pollution and waste discharge, among other drivers. This policy change would likely be matched with tighter enforcement and an increased effort to boost adoption of eco-friendly technology within the commercial shipping industry. The long-term solution to environmental stress in the Baltic Sea is to incorporate emission reduction as a fundamental pillar of future industrial ship designs, whether that is through enhanced waste management, inclusion of alternative propulsion methods, or more efficient use of existing style engines. This is no simple task, but if the SHEBA project is any indication of the power of multinational cooperation, then we are on the right path. Aanderaa SmartGuard Hub Monitoring water and weather conditions is essential in many sea-based operations and the SmartGuard node is well suited for stand-alone stations powered by battery and solar power, utilizing wireless real-time data communication. The SmartGuard Hub easily integrates new and existing sensor technologies into a single Aanderaa observatory node with modern, self-describing XML data output formats. The HUB can connect up to 25 sensors for water quality and meteorological studies. Aanderaa SmartGuard housed in the forward sail locker. • Very easy to install and operate • Minimal maintenance required • Cost effective to run • Easy to swap and replace sensors • No programming skills required • Upgrade with weather station / GPS Flow-through chamber SMARTGUARD® ­ data logger For more about the SHEBA project please visit: sheba-project.eu Web-based GeoView on bridge