Europe’s seas are a rich and of ten underestimated source of innovation, growth and employment. They provide valuable ecosystem services and resources on which all marine activities depend. Our seas are essential for improving relations, enhancing regional trade and consequently, for the prosperity and development. Ensuring the sustainable development of the marine and maritime environment requires effective coordination and co-operation between relevant bodies, and actions at all levels. Governments are called to promote integrated, multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral maritime policies. The strong contribution of maritime sectors to Europe’s economy and the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy must be reinforced by coordinated action to lower costs, improve resource efficiency, reduce risks, support innovation and make better use of public money. A valid approach to reach these objectives is represented by the Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP), created in 2007, which seeks to provide a more coherent approach to maritime issues, with increased coordination between different policy areas. The IMP is a process addressing all maritime sectors that takes account of competing sectors and interests to provide a coherent unified policy.

1. Integrated Maritime Policy
MED in Focus
Dott. Walter Vassallo
Mediterrenean Shipping Conference 2013
October 3rd and 4th, 2013
Barcelona, Spain

2. Table of Content
Integrated Maritime Policy for the MED
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Introduction
Sectoral and Cross-cutting Policies
Objectives and Developments
Elements for International Cooperation
The EU Strategy and the Blue Growth
Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Instruments and funds available
The Union for the Mediterrenean
Dr. Walter Vassallo

3. 1. Introduction
The Importance of the Sea
A VALUABLE ECOSYSTEM
Source of Innovation, Growth and Employment
Essential for Relations, Enhancing Trade, Development
Dr. Walter Vassallo

4. 1. Introduction
Threats and Challenges to face
Environmental
Space, water
Management,
concerns: biodiversity, natural resources,
scarsity, water pollution, waste
environmental degradation
Importance of Cross cutting environmental dimension
(e.g. EU environmental strategy for the Med)
Cooperation and sustainability are KEY pre-conditions
Dr. Walter Vassallo

5. 1. Introduction
What is an Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP)
A process to take account of competing sectors
and different interests
to provide a Coherent Unified Policy
A mode of policy-making and decision-taking
Addressing all Maritime Sectors but not replacing MP
Dr. Walter Vassallo

6. 1. Introduction
Why the IMP:
Integrated, Multidisciplinary, Multi-sectoral approach
Reaffirm the maritime dimension
Enhance development European maritime economy
Protect the marine environment
Cooperation of all players across sectors and borders
Dr. Walter Vassallo

7. 2. Sectoral and Cross-cutting Policies
Maritime Assets included:
- All maritime areas
- All marine resources
- All maritime activities
- Terrestrial activities
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8. 2. Sectoral and Cross-cutting Policies
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9. 3. Objectives and Developments
Objectives in line with European Strategy 2020
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Lower costs
Improve resource efficiency
Reduce risks
Support innovation
Make better use of public money
Maritime Sector contributes to Europe's economy
Dr. Walter Vassallo

10. 3. Objectives and Developments
2009 EU launched key initiatives in all sea
policy areas to strengthen Europe's competitiveness
October 2010 European Parliament
confirm validity of the Integrated Approach
Maritime Dimension to the Europe 2020 Strategy
Employment
Competitiveness
Social Cohesion
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11. 3. Objectives and Developments
- 2011 European Parliament and Council
Programme to support the further development of the IMP
- 2011 Committee of the Regions
Guarantee the success of IMP for:
Environment
Economic
Social reasons
- 2011 European Economic and Social Committee
Support cross.-sectoral and cross-border synergies
Dr. Walter Vassallo

12. 4. Elements for International
Cooperation
- Vision
- Governance
- Maritime Policies
- Operational and Integration tools
Dr. Walter Vassallo

13. 4. Elements for International
Cooperation
Vision
Dr. Walter Vassallo

14. 4. Elements for International
Cooperation
Governance
Key Components:
- Maritime Policies
- Integration mechanisms
- Cross-cutting tools
consistent set of policies,
implemented in a coordinated manner by
public authorities and private stakeholders (organisations),
based on common institutions (constitution, laws…).
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15. 4. Elements for International
Cooperation
Governance

16. 4. Elements for International
Cooperation
Operational and Integration tools
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Evaluation
Funding mechanisms
Knowledge production and sharing
Monitoring
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17. 4. Elements for International
Cooperation
Cooperation levels
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18. 4. Elements for International
Cooperation
IMP Roadmap

19. 4. Elements for International
Cooperation
Policy Design Building

20. 5. Blue Growth
2012 EC Communication on Blue Growth
- Strong focus on maritime transport and environment
Overcome common bottlenecks:
- Lack of appropriate skills
- Access to risk capital
- Fragmented marine data
- Environmental challenges
- Difficult planning processes
Dr. Walter Vassallo

21. 5. Blue Growth
5 Areas of Growth Potential:
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Maritime and Coastal Tourism
Maritime Renewable Energy
Marine Mineral Resources
Acquaculture
Blue biotechnology
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22. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Strategy of the EC to 2020
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Cost-efficient maritime transport services
Competitiveness of the EU shipping sector
Seamless transport chains
2011 New Guidelines for TEN-T to broaden role
of MOS as main EU corridors
Blue Belt Initiative
Dr. Walter Vassallo

23. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: The Blue Belt Initiative
74% of the goods imported and exported by the Union
AND
37% of the exchanges within the Union transit through seaports
BUT ONLY
10-15% maritime traffic regular shipping service scheme (RSS)
Dr. Walter Vassallo

24. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: The Blue Belt Initiative
Cumberstorme of administrative requirements required for
economic, safety, security and financial reasons,
BUT costs and delays!
2011 White Paper for the future of transport
advocated a genuine Single European Transport Area
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25. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: The Blue Belt Initiative
Current situation: Same conditions regardless of
whether ships circulate only between EU ports or not.
For a truck the situation is different!!!
Objective:
Establishing a European maritime transport
space without barriers in the EC.
Dr. Walter Vassallo

26. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: The Blue Belt Initiative
Two measures:
1. enhancement of the Regular Shipping Service (RSS) scheme
2. facilitation mechanism for vessels calling in third-country ports
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27. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: The Blue Belt Initiative
Added Value:
- Reduction of administrative burden and costs
- Guarantee: safety, security, env. protection, customs, tax policies
- Level playing field between all modes of transport
- Enhancing the attractiveness of maritime transport and SSS
- Stimulating employment
- Reduction of the environmental impact of transport
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28. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: The Blue Belt Initiative
Action Plan:
- Regulation (EU) No 177/20107 for RSS
- from 45 to 15 days authorisation period
- flexibility for extension to new ports of call
- e- Maritime initiative
- Directive 2010/65/EU - National Single Windows (NSW)
- SafeSeaNet EMSA →
Interoperability
- e-Manifest for vessels routes including non EU Countries
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29. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Single Window
Obsolete info flow
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30. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Single Window
New info flow
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31. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Single Window
New info flow
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32. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: MSP and ICZM
Need for:
- Optimisation of the use space
- Regulation of cross-sectoral competition
- Reduction of the cumulative impacts of densifying activities
- Adaptation to the changing environment
Dr. Walter Vassallo

33. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: MSP and ICZM
Key EU Documents:
- Roadmap for Maritime Spatial Planning :
Achieving Common Principles in the EU
- Maritime Spatial Planning in the EU:
Achievements and Future Developments
Dr. Walter Vassallo

34. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Protection from Sea-related Threats
Key Focus:
- Maritime Surveillance across sectors and borders.
Objectives:
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Defense and security
Protection of marine environment
Management and protection marine resources
protection human life and goods
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35. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Protection from Sea-related Threats
Best practices
- MARSUNO e BluemassMed
New initiatives
- 2011 EC proposes to establish
the European Border Surveillance System
Information exchange mechanisms between authorities
Dr. Walter Vassallo

36. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Employment and Career mobility
Lack of right qualifications, skills and experience
- Actions launched to build attractive carrers based on mobility
- Updating the Directive on training of seafarers
- Ensuring implementation of ILO Maritime Labour Convention
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37. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Innovation and Research
EU Strategy for marine and maritime research (2008)
- Maximise the value of maritime economy
- EU financial contribution to research and innovation
- The Ocean of Tomorrow label
- Implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
- Improving interaction between researcher, industries, policy-maker
Dr. Walter Vassallo

38. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Sharing the Knowledge
Better knowledge is crucial for sustainable growth
- European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet)
- Marine Knowledge 2020
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39. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Cooperation Strategies
Transnational Cooperation
- Alignment of existing European and national funds
on agreed growth priorities to act as Economic drivers in the regions
- 2009 Communication for better maritime governance in the Med
Governance of maritime affairs and env. Protection
- Italy, Slovenia, Greece, Croatia engaged in deeper cooperation
- Cooperation in the Black Sea moving ahead
Dr. Walter Vassallo

40. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Other Environmental Actions
- EU Strategic Energy Technology Plan
(including wind, ocean energy tech. → contributing to 20% energy)
- 2011 Development and interoperability trans-EU Energy Networks
- Mitigation of Climate Change → EU Climate Adaptation Platform
- Lowering GHG from ships → goal: reduction of 40% by 2050
- Lower sulphor – 2011 EC amendments to Directive 1999/32/EC
Dr. Walter Vassallo

41. 6. Key Actions and Roadmap to 2020
Maritime Transport: Awarness Raising
- Maritime Forum
- Atlas of the Sea
- Building a European marine knowledge infrastructure:
Roadmap for a European Marine Observation and Data Network
Dr. Walter Vassallo

42. 7. Instruments and Funds
European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP)
- Political and economic cooperation/integration
Aims:
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Reduce pollution levels across the region
Promote sustainable use of the sea and its coastline
Cooperate on environmental issues
Protect the environment
Involve NGOs and the public
Dr. Walter Vassallo

43. 7. Instruments and Funds
EuropeanAid Regional Programme
ENPI
Horizon 2020 Initiative
Dr. Walter Vassallo

44. 7. Instruments and Funds
Horizon 2020
Aims to de-pollute the Med by 2020
Its Roadmap to 2020:
- Identification of significant projects
- Identification of capacity building measures
- Use of EU research budget to develop and share knowledge
-Develop indicators to monitor the success of Horizon 2020
Dr. Walter Vassallo

45. 7. Instruments and Funds
Horizon 2020 Components
1. Investments for Pollution Reduction
Mediterranean Hot Spots Investment Programme –
Project Preparation and Implementation Facility (MeHSIP-PPIF)
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46. 7. Instruments and Funds
Horizon 2020 Components
2. Capacity Building
Horizon 2020 Capacity Building
Mediterranean Environment Programme (H2020 CB/MEP)
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47. 7. Instruments and Funds
Horizon 2020 Components
3. Review, Monitoring and Research
ENPI Shared Environment Information System (SEIS)
Dr. Walter Vassallo

48. 8. Union for the Mediterranean
Promotion of Economic Integration and cohesion
43 Euro-Med partners
Secretariat created in Paris on 13 July 2008
Multilateral partnership
Dr. Walter Vassallo

49. 8. Union for the Mediterranean
Key Initiatives:
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De-pollution of the Mediterranean Sea
Infrastructural connections to ports
Joint civil protection programme
Mediterranean solar energy plan
Euro-Mediterranean University
Mediterranean Business Development Initiative
Dr. Walter Vassallo

50. 8. Union for the Mediterranean
Latest best practice:
June 2013 LOGISMED
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Creation of new logistics platforms
Enhancement competitiveness of logistics
Completing training programmes
Improve qualifications and increase n. log operators
Mediterranean cooperation will not advance without paying
attention to transport, and transport cannot improve without logistics
Dr. Walter Vassallo

51. Thank you for your attention !
Walter Vassallo
Maritime Association for Research and Innovation