Underwater Explosive Ordnance

This publication offers an overview of international underwater explosive ordnance (EO) contamination, highlighting its impact, current management strategies and key challenges. Through literature review, data-driven analysis, and case-study evaluations, the study provides valuable qualitative insights and reveals key quantitative trends in underwater EO contamination. Serving as an initial knowledge base, this research addresses one of the most complex and underreported challenges in both mine action and maritime security

Categories: Detection and clearance, Environment, Mine Action, Residual contamination, Standards, Survey, Underwater EOD, Standards and Operations