Before each #Antarctic travel season begins, we share our #ShipScheduler with the five Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) with responsibility in #Antarctica so they also know where our member vessels are in case of an emergency.

The #ShipScheduler also adds another level of safety for IAATO vessels, in addition to our Vessel Tracking Scheme, as IAATO operators have an idea where the rest of the fleet is, & in case of emergency are able to be as self-sufficient as possible, using other members.

Part of this work involves the annual launch of our #ShipScheduler: a database with restrictions on time, no. of passengers allowed, & no. of daily of visits to popular sites around the #Antarctic coast. These restrictions follow #AntarcticTreaty System & IAATO requirements.

For 31 years ago, IAATO has taken a proactive role in managing pressure on the #Antarctic environment, working within the framework of the #AntarcticTreaty System to help visitors have an enriching experience while having no more than a minor or transitory impact. ©️ @andresapol

@Voyageurfred We’d love that Frederic! Thank you.

Have you been playing #battleofthebirds over on the #AntarcticAmbassadors Facebook page? It’s not too late. Round 2 starts soon!

Did you know, IAATO has introduced guidance to #reduceplastic use and waste across member operations as part of our commitment to the UN Environment #CleanSeas campaign? Find out more at https://t.co/LgUARJgt1Z!

©️ @heartsintheice

We have a wealth of wildlife-watching guidance for your #Antarctic expedition. Find information on seals, cetaceans, penguins (and more!) at https://t.co/LgUARIYSar.

©️ @onlyonewild

Did you know that activities in the #Antarctic are governed by the #AntarcticTreaty of 1959 and associated agreements, referred to collectively as the Antarctic Treaty System? Find out how we play our part at https://t.co/LgUARIYSar 🇦🇶

©️ @claudianicolow

If you are planning to visit #Antarctica there are a number of things you can do to leave it as you found it. Find all the guidance you need to visit responsibly at https://t.co/LgUARIYSar.

©️ @singh_nicolas

Did you know you can find guidance on how to visit #Antarctica responsibly on our website? Head to https://t.co/LgUARIYSar and check out our Visiting Antarctica pages.

©️ @xvr.explorer

This image from @_hellomindy captures an intense stand-off between a brown Skua and a mother Gentoo penguin, as the Skua tried to snatch her egg for lunch! As Mindy says, “sometimes it’s tough to watch nature take its course, but beautiful nonetheless.”