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Initial discussions with experts have informed areas of concern; and the potential for further integration. In the future, the University of Troms\u00f8\u2019s new Troms\u00f8 Arctic Simulation Integration Centre (TASIC) will be utilised to evaluate a range of scenarios to inform risk analysis and contribute towards safety enhancement in the Arctic Heritage at Risk Project (Arctic-HARP). 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