INTERREG IVA 2 Mers Seas Zeen Crossborder Cooperation
INTERREG IVA 2 Mers Seas Zeeën Crossborder Cooperation Programme 2007 -2013 Part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) PATCH Ports, adapting to change: crossborder cooperation between port authorities of small and medium-seized ports. an Interreg IVA 2 SEAS EU Cross-Border Cooperation Project (20092012)
I. PATCH, ports adapting to change : what ? a. - Objectives of PATCH Strengthening logistic cooperation between ports Strengthening port management Strengthening cross-border economic cooperation Cross-border pooling of competences Diversification of economic activities in ports Development of new markets
I. PATCH, ports adapting to change : what ? b. Partnership, timing and crossborder added value - 4 countries involved: UK (Ports of Ramsgate, Portsmouth, Newhaven), France (Port of Calais), Netherlands (Zeeland Seaports), Flanders (Ports of Zeebrugge , Oostende (LP)). - Total budget : 9 103 170 euro ( ERDF: 4 243 600 euro) – spending at 97% - Crossborder added value: strengthening the role of ports in the cross-border logistic gateways and improving the role of ports as hubs for offshore economic development in a crossborder setting
II. PATCH, ports adapting to change : realisations The PATCH project has achieved concrete results in the following fields of crossborder port cooperation: 1. Port management 2. Diversification of economic activities 3. Energy efficiency 4. Port financing 5. Marine and maritime industry General evaluation: hands-on project – close interaction with the relevant industries – fewer studies and policy statements – value for money investments – down to earth vocabulary
II. PATCH, ports adapting to change : realisations 1. Port management. • Key problem: SMAMES-ports have limited staff, resources and access to funding and operate in a complex legal, economic and logistic environment. • Outputs: exchange of experience between port managers and creation of e-learning platform, e. g. : - Port Master Planning : Newhaven, Ramsgate, Oostende - Port dredging: Zeeland Seaports, Ramsgate - E-learning platform : interactive web seminars involving Zeebrugge, Calais, Portsmouth, Oostende, Ramsgate, Newhaven, and the EIB, ESPO, EC, etc.
II. PATCH, ports adapting to change : realisations 2. Diversification of economic activities • Key problem: SMAMES-ports have lost activities, traffic and revenues, due to the economic crisis. Diversification of the economic and/or logistic activities within the port is a valuable option • Outputs: exchange of experience between port managers and joint process planning - Construction of offshore windparks : Newhaven, Ramsgate, Oostende - O&M offshore windparks: Ramsgate, Oostende, Newhaven - Optimisation of Ro. Ro business: Calais, Newhaven, Zeebrugge, Ramsgate and Oostende
II. PATCH, ports adapting to change : realisations 3. Energy efficiency. • Key problem: Outputs : exchange of experience between port managers and joint process planning • Outputs: exchange of experience between port managers related to the implementation of systems in order to reduce energy costs - Low carbon emission Ro. Ro terminal : Portsmouth, Calais, Zeebrugge - Cold Ironing : Calais, Zeebrugge, Newhaven, Portsmouth, Ramsgate, Oostende - Sulpher directive: all + PENTA (www. pentaproject. info – baltic) - development of Multi-utility provider: Zeeland Seaports, Calais, Oostende, Zeebrugge
II. PATCH, ports adapting to change : realisations 4. Port financing. • Key problem: Mattheus-effect: the bigger the port, the more access to money. Notwithstanding the fact that banks have caused the financial crisis, they hesitate to invest in small scale projects in SMAMES-ports. Some national states have no money left even for small-medium size projects. • Outputs: exchange of experience between port managers concerning financing options for investments. - Port development and PPP: advantages and disadvantages in developing PPP in port environments - Established contacts with EIB, searching for solutions.
II. PATCH, ports adapting to change : realisations 5. Marine and maritime industry. • Key problem: the maritime industry (including shipbuilding) has been neglected by some national governments; the new economic developments urge SMAMES-ports to improve their performance in this field and to build bridges with the local and regional economy. • Outputs: exchange of experience between port managers in order to improve the development of maritime entrepreneurship, and to search for innovation, in function of the offshore challenges, e. g. - Participation in maritime fairs: Seawork (Ports and industries from Newhaven, Ramsgate, Oostende, Calais), London Boat show - Organisation of B 2 B workshops on innovation and maritime industries – Calais, P&O
III. PATCH, ports adapting to change : future ? Considering the major offshore challenges and the economic crisis, the need for crossborder cooperation between SMAMES-ports has even become stronger, especially in the field of: - Crossborder exchange of experiences and pooling of competences - Crossborder collaboration between ports in support of the diversification of economic activities in function of renewable energy developments (e. g. offshore wind parks) and logistic/connectivity challenges - Crossborder redevelopment of the marine and maritime industries, including innovation - New project development? More information: • website: www. portofoostende. be/patch • mail: wim. stubbe@portofoostende. be
INTERREG IVA 2 Mers Seas Zeeën Crossborder Cooperation Programme 2007 -2013 Part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Coastal Communities 2150 John Gower Environment Agency uk
Coastal Communities 2150 • Communication project engaging with communities at long term risk from coastal climate change • Partners work with pilot community to raise awareness and produce a ‘vision’ and action plan
Project Partners • Environment Agency • Kent County Council • Hampshire County Council • Alterra (Netherlands) • Province of West-Vlaanderen • Flemish Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services – Coastal Division • Observers – Région Nord Pas de Calais
Coastal climate change issues • Future sea level rise • Increased temperatures • Building and development • Safety • Threats to tourism and economy
Results so far • Strong partnership • Working together adds value, we learn from different ways of tackling common problems • Different countries have different ways of managing the coast
Learning points • It takes time to engage with people – longer than you think • Climate change is moving up the political agenda • People are ready for information • INTERREG requirements take time to understand!
Benefits • Increased awareness of coastal change risks • INTERREG project has authority • Opportunity to try out new solutions • Everyone likes ERDF ! 1953 Floods
Sharing resources • We have produced common tools – one partner leads and then we all use the result
Outcomes • Working with stakeholders is ‘new’ for some partners but has become the normal way of working • Involving people early is very much appreciated
Communication • New ways of communicating through local engagement groups • Very successful
Project outcomes • We are mid way through CC 2150: Mid-term review • Increased awareness and appetite for engagement on climate change
Would we do it again ? • Yes definitely ! • Partnership is very strong • We have established ‘Twinning’ arrangements between partners
Next • Final conference in Brighton – 11 &12 February 2014 • Clustering • Future climate change projects
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INTERREG IVA 2 Mers Seas Zeeën Crossborder Cooperation Programme 2007 -2013 Part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) MIRG – EU Maritime Incident Response Groups for safer waterways drs. ing. J. Zonnevijlle Safety Region Zeeland
Risks of on-board incidents Mass evacuation at sea Toxic fumes putting people on shore at risk Environmental damage Economic damage
On-board incidents demand special skills On-board incidents demand: Specific equipment Specific knowledge Specific skills And well trained and motivated fire fighters.
Treacherous waterways in 2 Seas area Busy shipping lanes close to the shore. . What’s on board these ships?
Maritime Incident Response Groups (MIRG-EU) Specially trained fire fighter teams That know the risks of on-board incidents And know how to effectively contain an incident
Maritime Incident Response Groups (MIRG-EU) MIRGs Contain incidents Save persons trapped Prevent mass evacuation Save the ship and facilitate the safe transition to a port
MIRG-EU An Interreg IV A 2 Seas project with seven partners Safety Region Zeeland (NL, Lead Partner) Fire and Rescue Service Kent (UK) Fire and Rescue Services Antwerp, Beveren and Ghent (BE) Fire and Rescue Service Calais (FR) Province of Zeeland (NL)
MIRG-EU values cross border cooperation Cross border cooperation is important for all partners It makes sharing of specialist knowledge and skills easy Impact of an incident crosses borders easily, demanding international cooperation Cooperation saves money
MIRG-EU expected results One MIRG, ready for action in each partner country One Standard Operations Manual for all MIRGs All equipent needed available and compatible Risk assesment in all regions One Education, Training and Exercise protocol One final, all combining exercise to give all MIRGs a head start
MIRG-EU next steps Become a centre of knowledge and skills for Europe Actively share experience and knowledge with other EU Regions Make MIRGs part of the Emergency Response Unit of the European Commission Offer MIRG-EU teams to assist with large maritime incidents all over Europe
MIRG-EU takes Maritime Incidents seriously! MIRGs help saving lives MIRGs help saving the environment MIRGs limit economic damage! More information on www. mirg. eu j. zonnevijlle@vrzeeland. nl
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