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Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information Systems (VTMIS) for Maritime Transport

Water marine Digital tech Mobility transport

This grant funds studies and infrastructure works to modernise maritime transport through vessel traffic monitoring systems, port community systems, and related digital solutions on the TEN-T network. Eligible applicants include public authorities, private companies, and research organisations working on maritime digitalisation projects.

Part of call: CEF 2 Transport - Actions related to smart and interoperable mobility – General envelope

About this call

Objective:The objective is to modernise maritime transport infrastructure and facilitate maritime traffic on the TEN-T network.Scope:Studies and / or works related to:Projects supporting the implementation of Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information Systems (VTMIS) for maritime transport, maritime port community systems, and relevant customs information systems. Priority will be given to projects supporting the implementation of VHF Data Exchange Systems (VDES), Vessel traffic services for future monitoring of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) and Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems (MRS).Investments in automation of port superstructure, e.g. automated gates, will not be supported.Where relevant, the projects should take into account the innovative new technologies and solutions in the fields of smart applications for transport resulting from Horizon Europe activities as well as the re-use of the European Digital Building Blocks[1].Digital platforms supported under CEF must be accessible for use by all operators on a non-discriminatory basis.[1] https://ec.europa.eu/digital-building-blocks/wikis/display/DIGITAL/Digital+Homepage

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