1. 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

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

3. Real-time monitoring and collision avoidance capabilities3
Real-time monitoring and collision avoidance capabilities

4. Clearer picture of ships and HAZMAT cargoes in transit4
Clearer picture of ships and HAZMAT cargoes in transit

5. 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

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