Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
The main objective of Preparatory Actions is to prepare future EU actions in various priority policy fields.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
A large quantity of chemical and explosive munitions is currently dumped in EU sea basins. This situation raises environmental concerns as, the corrosion of munition casings due to mechanical and chemical processes results in the release of chemicals contained in the munitions.
This topic focuses on developing new technologies and methodologies and/or improving existing ones used to remove/neutralise/dispose of submerged munitions. Improvements should relate to their efficiency, effectiveness, safety and environmental impact.
Detailed Call Description
This call for proposals aims to:
- Develop the most environmentally friendly, comprehensive and efficient technologies and methods for the removal, disposal and/or neutralisation of munitions dumped at sea including by developing new technologies and methods and/or improving existing ones, such as those developed under other EU-funded projects.
- Test the new and/or improved technologies and methods in real (non-wartime) conditions, with a focus on the areas of the Baltic Sea that have been identified as priority areas for action, taking into account the results of prioritisation exercises carried out by other projects and initiatives.
- Support increased and timely access by stakeholders to the most appropriate technologies, methods, and personnel for clean-up of submerged munitions in sea basins around the EU.
- Support the transfer of technologies and methods to other sea basins around the EU, including the Black Sea and Azov Sea.
This topic further covers improvements to the availability and accessibility of technologies, methods, support and personnel for carrying out actions on submerged munitions in sea basins around the EU. In addition, it prioritises concrete action to test and demonstrate technologies and methods in identified munitions hotspots in the Baltic Sea, which can then be transferred to other sea basins around the EU.
A further priority is the transfer of the solutions developed to other European sea basins, and particularly to address the consequences of Russian aggression in the Black Sea and Azov Sea.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
80%
Thematic Categories
- Fisheries/ Aquaculture and Maritime Policy
- Industry
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Legal Entities
- Local Authorities
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies)
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs)
- Ukraine
Consortium composition
Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least 3 applicants (beneficiaries; not affiliated entities), which complies with the following conditions:
- minimum 3 independent entities from 3 different eligible countries
The participation of relevant private sector entities (e.g., from offshore industries, marine technology companies), research institutes, and public authorities is encouraged.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
EU Contact Point
For help related to this call, please contact: CINEA-EMFAF-CALLS@ec.europa.eu