2. IICWG-8, 22-26 Oct. 2007 A. Seina, chair Baltic Sea Ice Meeting

3. BSIM-23 is postponed to 2008 IICWG-8, 22-26 Oct. 2007

4. Status of MoU for Baltic Sea Ice Services CountryInstituteStatus DenmarkSovaernets operative kommandoSigned Jul. 16, 2004 EstoniaEMHISigned Mar. 13, 2006 FinlandFIMRSigned Jun. 3, 2004 GermanyBSHSigned Apr. 7, 2004 LatviaLHMASigned Apr.19, 2004 LithuaniaLHMSWill not be signed The NetherlandsRIZANot signed PolandIMWMSigned Apr. 16, 2007 RussiaNWRA HENot signed SwedenSMHISigned Apr. 16, 2004 IICWG-8, 22-26 Oct. 2007

6. Other news: BIM web based services for Baltic Sea has started in 2007 From one contact point e.g.: One ice chart over the Baltic Sea All national ice reports Restrictions to navigation Training by web IICWG-8, 22-26 Oct. 2007