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Conveying prompt and complete nautical information

The Abruzzo Region, in collaboration with its technical partner, the Italian Hydrographic Institute of the Italian Navy (IMM) , is responsible to carry out two pilot actions in the context of MED OSMoSIS. The pilot actions are being developed by the IMM under the project UP aiming at developing a Web-GIS Interface to deliver information and implement communication between the hydrographic office (HO) or a maritime authority, and the key players operating in a specific marine area. The nautical charts represented in the interface will comply with the international standards. Such a module will provide authorized users/partners with an updated digital cartographic platform for planning activities, issuing disciplinary measures, managing maritime areas, or even creating a graphical attachment. It will be connected to other web maps/coverage services delivered by national and European authorities. The software that is being developed in Italy has the purpose to speed up the process of na...

An Introduction to MED OSMoSIS

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MED OSMoSIS is a strategic project focusing on the development of modules for Maritime Surveillance activities to enhance maritime situational awareness in the Mediterranean. It aims to ease information exchanges that will support the further development of a regional/local smart plug-in capability supporting interoperable and transnational systems. Its expected results include innovative solutions, capitalization on the project’s pilot studies and a list of platforms for Maritime Surveillance. The project brings together 10 partners from 8 coastal states of the Mediterranean: Greece – project leader, Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro. It gathers public scientific institutions and national authorities in charge of navigation safety and maritime surveillance. Lead Partner – Special Service of EU Structural Funds for the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy  (Greece) Project Partner 1 – The Abruzzo Region ...