The dataset on dumped munitions in the European seas was created in 2018 by CETMAR for the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet). It is the result of the aggregation and harmonization of datasets provided by several sources. It is updated every year and is available for viewing and download on EMODnet web portal (Human Activities, https://emodnet.ec.europa.eu/en/human-activities). The dataset contains points and/or (where available) polygons representing dumped munitions sites in the European sea basins. Each point and/or polygon has the following attributes (where available): Munition type (Conventional and/or Chemical, and/or Unknown), Munition description, Information provider, Update date and Distance to coast (metres). The distance to coast (EEA coastline shapefile) has been calculated using the UTM WGS84 Zone projected coordinate system where data fall in.
Publication:
Date identifies when the resource was issued
Date
2025-02-14
Date type
Revision:
Date identifies when the resource was examined or re-examined and improved or
amended
Date
2018-06-19
Date type
Creation:
Date identifies when the resource was brought into existence
Unique resource identifier
EMODnet, Human Activities, Waste Disposal, Dumped Munitions
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Resource constraints
Constraints
Use limitation
Re-use of content for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the sources (both EMODnet - Human Activities, and primary sources) are acknowledged. EMODnet - Human Activities accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the re-use of content accessible on its website.
Resource provider:
Party that supplies the resource
Point of contact
Organisation name
Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences-NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme: MODUM project (Towards the Monitoring of Dumped Munitions Threat)
Resource provider:
Party that supplies the resource
Descriptive keywords
GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
GEMET - Concepts, version 4.2.0
dumping
Spatial resolution
Denominator
100000
Distance
metres
Language
English
Hierarchy level
Dataset:
Information applies to the dataset
Lineage
Statement
Data were retrieved from different sources. Validation and quality assurance remain up to primary data sources, while harmonization is carried out by CETMAR. For further information on validation and quality assurance, it is suggested that primary data sources are contacted. Information obtained from local sources was cross-checked with information from HELCOM (http://www.helcom.fi/), Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (https://www.nonproliferation.org/chemical-weapon-munitions-dumped-at-sea/), OSPAR (https://odims.ospar.org/) and European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/publications/study-underwater-unexploded-munition_en) databases.
Domain consistency
Conformance result
Specification
Title
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1205/2008 of 3 December 2008 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards metadata
Date
2008-12-04
Date type
Publication:
Date identifies when the resource was issued
Explanation
See the referenced specification
Domain consistency
Conformance result
Specification
Title
Corrigendum to INSPIRE Metadata Regulation published in the Official Journal of the European Union, L 328, page 83
Date
2009-12-15
Date type
Publication:
Date identifies when the resource was issued
Explanation
See the referenced specification
Domain consistency
Conformance result
Specification
Title
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Date
2010-12-08
Date type
Publication:
Date identifies when the resource was issued
EMODnet Human Activities aims to facilitate access to existing marine data on activities carried out in EU waters, by building a single entry point for geographic information on human uses of the ocean.
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