The Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE) has made important progress by entering its transitional phase (2019 – 2021) which will be managed and led by European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) in close cooperation with the Member States.
Integrated Maritime Surveillance aims to promote an effective understanding of all activities performed t at sea that could affect the security, safety, economy, or environment of the European Union and its Member States.
A common information-sharing environment (CISE) is currently being developed by the European Commission and EU/EEA members with the support of relevant agencies like the EFCA. It incorporates current surveillance systems and networks, giving all those authorities concerned access to the information they need for their missions at sea.
The CISE makes different systems interoperable so that data and other information can be exchanged easily through the use of modern technologies
the European Commission said.
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CISE has now entered a new phase, funded via a grant of 3,5 million € by EMFF, during which it will build upon the successful completion of the EU interoperability project EUCISE 2020 as well as upon the knowledge from important national projects.
The CISE Stakeholders Group held its inaugural meeting in Lisbon on May 15, 2019. All EU Member States, many EU agencies and the European External Action Service (EEAS) are members of this group. The next meeting of the CISE Stakeholders Group is planned for October.
CISE is expected to facilitate fast and reliable exchange of information across borders and across different maritime authorities and contribute to a safer and more secure maritime environment. It also aims to improve maritime surveillance and address the diverse risks that might have a negative effect on seas and shores, like pollution, illegal and criminal activities, piracy, or terrorism.
A Staff Working Document is currently being created, in order to present the review of CISE, the achievements of last year and the main challenges that lay ahead for its implementation.
