Russia's Emergencies Ministry is establishing 10 Arctic rescue centers, reported Director of the Ministry's International Cooperation Department Alexander Romanov.

"To ensure economic security and protect the population in the Arctic — as a significant mass of ocean water floods the shore — 10 Arctic rescue centers as well as space data acquisition stations are being established," Romanov told a meeting of representatives of the Emergencies Ministry and embassies.

According to Romanov, the move is necessary to provide security for the Northern Sea Route.