Advanced search

The use of CISE specifications and data models, helps to ensure that public administrations are taking into account relevant EU recommendations on standards and specifications in the maritime domain and are seeking to make the approach consistent across borders.

The CISE Node manages the communication protocol among participants, including the security, access control to the information and the reliability aspects. The CISE Node is a common block for all the partners connected to the network, but the management is not centralised. It uses the CISE Data and Service Models to ensure technical and semantic interoperability among the CISE stakeholders.

Context Maritime surveillance refers to the effective understanding of all activities carried out at sea that could impact the security, safety, economy or environment of the European Union and its Member States. Seven different functions, also referred to as User Communities or sectors, were identified as relevant for maritime surveillance: (1) maritime safety (including search and rescue), maritime security and prevention of pollution caused by ships, (2) fisheries control, (3) marine pollution preparedness and response, (4) customs, (5) border control, (6) general law enforcement and…