3. SafeSeaNet A data exchange network and a standardisation of the main information available on ships (all flags) and their cargo Providing a clear picture of traffic in EU coastal waters, with an improved monitoring of ships in transit (position update at 6 min. interval) EU shore-based network of AIS stations receiving automatic identification radio messages from ships (on board AIS) and Mandatory Reporting Systems (MRS) Reporting of incidents and accidents at sea Development started in 2004, latest version operational since June 2009 Legal basis EU Vessel Traffic Monitoring Directive 2009/17/EC

SafeSeaNet: European AIS Coastal Stations North Sea Region Baltic Region 2 Mediterranean Sea Region March 2008: 727 Stations

Real-time monitoring and collision avoidance capabilities 3 Real-time monitoring and collision avoidance capabilities

Clearer picture of ships and HAZMAT cargoes in transit 4 Clearer picture of ships and HAZMAT cargoes in transit

Short term agenda for EMSA Integrate SSN, LRIT, CSN at user level (2010), based on user profiles (according to access rights) Explore technical capabilities for enhanced or new purposes: fishing vessels, local radar, anti-piracy Organise IT systems in such a way that it can serve other user communities (fishery control, border control) Focus on new technology/systems: i.a. Satellite AIS Develop collection and exchange of maritime traffic information with Neighbouring Countries 5

www.emsa.europa.eu 6