GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project title
 

Safer Seas: Upgrading Turkish Coastal Radio

Priority area
 

Transport

Beneficiary

Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications, Directorate General of Coastal Safety

Co-Beneficiary
 

Duration

17 months (21/05/2010-25/11/2011)

EU contribution (Euro)

3,050,000

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

This project contributes to increase safety of life, goods, navigation and environment in Turkish coastal areas.

The project aims to increase the efficiency of communication in case of maritime emergency operations and service area of the Turkish Coastal Radio.

Location

Ankara

Achievements / expected outputs

• Legal arrangements regarding implementation and enforcement of maritime safety acquis that has been transposed by administrative bodies
• Administrative and technical capacity of the Turkish Coastal Radio improved