The Interreg IIIB Programme is a European Community initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting transnational cooperation between the regions of Europe. It provides the opportunity for organisations within the programme areas to work together on joint projects concerning common issues and problems in order to promote regional development.

 

Within several of the 13 Interreg IIIB Programme areas, projects are being undertaken related to various maritime safety issues. The development of the Interreg maritime safety projects demonstrates the aspirations of regional and local organisations and authorities to work together with national bodies to provide improved capacity to identify and deal with Maritime Safety issues. These projects augment the well-established national and multinational initiatives.

Given the importance of maritime safety to coastal regions and its transnational aspects, a number of Interreg IIIB Programmes have been brought together under the Maritime Safety Umbrella Operation. The Operation provides a ‘transprogramme’ enhancement which links and focuses the work of the various maritime safety projects within the Programme areas.

 

Interreg IIIB Programmes participating in the MSUO 

Last Updated:- 31 October 2005