Mediterranean Electronic Marine Highways Observatory
The proposed project MEMO will build on the experiences and results gained from its predecessor, AEM-MED (“Les Autoroutes Electroniques Maritimes de la MÉDITERRANÉE”) which has been completed ion 9/30/2008 under the INTEREGG IIIB MEDOCC Programme, and will utilize the AEM MED system by providing new tools and services focused on maritime risk prevention and local contingency planning. The AEM-MED system is an innovative marine information and infrastructure system that integrates environmental management and protection systems with maritime safety technologies (AIS, VTIS) for enhanced maritime services, higher navigational safety standards, integrated marine environment protection and sustainable development of coastal and marine resources. The project will focus on the enhancement of the existing marine information and infrastructure system created under AEM-MED with five new local / regional nodes and the provision of additional new services (Class B AIS, cross- correlation with Radar signal and meteorological data, application of Long Range AIS, integration of early response system and local preparedness plans, Fleet management, Aids to Navigation management etc). Moreover, it will lead to the establishment of the Mediterranean Marine Electronic Highway Observatory (MEMO) that will identify, monitor and integrate into the AEM-MED system enhanced environmental management tools and maritime safety technologies.