Project Outcomes
Project started in January 2013
Current phase will end in January 2016
Overall objective: Making shipping safer, more secure and environment friendly in the Black and Caspian Sea
Overall objective: how?
By supporting ratification and effective implementation of international maritime conventions
By promoting approximation with EU legislation
Purpose is to foster improvements at regional level
Project activities
All aspects of duties of maritime authorities are covered under the project, as flag State, coast State or port State
The project also covers organizational aspects Promotion of a systematic approach
Project activities
Regional activities: aim at raising awareness, fostering a regional approach, getting feedback from practical experience
Experience shared by Bulgaria & Romania
National activities: Assessing needs, defining priorities, supporting progress
Component 1: coordination
Regional coordination: Steering Committee Meeting
National coordination: Workgroups set following initial assessment
Component 2: Flag State
Implementation FSI addressed through regional and national
activities: aims at strengthening models for administrations
Quality Management Systems Workshop
Ratification of Conventions Training
Delegation of Authority Workshop
Component 4: Protection of the
marine environment Promotion of a regional / sub-regional
approach
Cooperation with IMO and the Black Sea Commission
Training on Port Reception Facilities
Component 5: Human Element
Support to ratification of ILO MLC, 2006 is a priority
Training on the International Safety Management Code
Component 6: Maritime Security
Addresses both ship & port security
Exchange platform with yearly meetings with DG MOVE participation
National trainings, including for Port Facilities Security Officers (PFSOs)
Activities Outcome: results
Positive cooperation atmosphere Raised awareness on maritime issues Sectoral performance improvements Emphasis on Quality and processes
Activities Outcome: challenges
Differences in partners’ situation Resistance to change Excessive eagerness for reform Underestimation of efforts needed Lack of coordination between institutions
Overcoming challenges
Emphasizing the regional approach
Providing assistance in the preparation of the IMO Audit Scheme
Supporting a structured reform process