MS FRAM The Northwest Passage -Fram 2022 Westbound 17 August to 03 September 2022, and Eastbound 03 September to 21 September 2022 MS FRAM is a passenger ship owned/operated by Hurtigruten AS of Tromsø, Norway. Two cruises are planned to the Qikiqtaaluk and Kitikmeot regions of Nunavut during summer 2022. There will be up to 240 passengers and 80 crew members (inc. approx. 15 members of the expedition team) on board per voyage. Project duration in Nunavut is 15 days in total – from 17 August through 21 September. The vessel will clear immigration and customs in Pond Inlet. Community visits are planned for Pond Inlet, Gjøa Haven and Cambridge Bay on each voyage; with a Nunavummiut Beneficiary hired to serve as Cultural Interpreter/Guest Lecturer as part of the staff team on board. Local services and guides will be employed when visiting communities. Equipment: MS FRAM – passenger ship Proposed use: Vessel providing transportation/accommodations Fuel: 403 metric tonnes marine gas oil Storage Methods: Built-in fuel tanks of the vessel Polarcirkel tender boats Quantity: 7 (5: Yanmar D-torque 111 50HP diesel outboard; 2: Oxe 150HP V1XL150 diesel outboard) Proposed use: Sightseeing tours and to facilitate shore landings Fuel: 50 litres diesel fuel (filled from ship’s main tanks) Kayaks Quantity: 6 doubles (guest use) and 4 singles (instructors) Activities include sightseeing by ship, Zodiac cruising, kayaking excursions and shore landings for activities such as guided interpretive walks, bird- and nature-watching and hiking. Activities will follow standard operating procedures and will be managed by the Expedition Leader with the assistance of a highly-experienced team of expedition staff members. Landings will be of short duration and in coastal areas. Visits will follow AECO guidelines available at www.aeco.no, as well as Welcoming Visitors to Nunavut guidelines and the Code of Conduct for Operators in Nunavut as provided by Cruise Nunavut. No structures will be erected (permanent/temporary), including docks or piers to support the proposed tourism activity. The vessel’s tender boats will be used for making shore landings in wilderness areas. Appropriate arrangements in areas where docks or piers are available for use. Where applicable, permit and license applications will be submitted to the appropriate authorities, and permits/licenses carried on board. It is anticipated that the environmental impact resulting from the planned activity will be not more than minor or transitory in nature. Covid 19 protocol will be followed as per the vessel Covid19 Management plan that is in accordance with Federal and territorial measures related to covid19.