Modern and attractive small ports network through cross-border interactive information system, joint marketing and improved port services

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG V-A Finland - Estonia - Latvia - Sweden (Central Baltic)

Description

Description (EN):

Common cross-border challenges the project aims to address are related to navigation safety, cross-border information exchange, port service quality and standards and marketing in the Baltic Sea region (BSR). The objective of SmartPorts project is to improve and integrate small ports’ network by: (1) integrating regions small port network via modern ICT solution (implementation of systems that facilitate the cross border information exchange and cooperation – this has never been done before); (2) harmonize quality of existing services by investing into port technology, safety- and environment protection equipment; (3) long term joint (cross-border) marketing tools and activities in order to double the number of visitors by the sea. This project integrates different stakeholders (ports, NGOs, local governments etc) in BSR to fully exploit the knowledge, experience and synergy of every participant. The method of the project is worked out by experienced sailors, port operators and cruisers of Latvia and Estonia (with a lot of help and advice from other Baltic Sea Cruisers), they know, what to want from the next port to set sails for. A number of activities will be implemented - from modern ICT network solution, investments into harbour infrastructure (safe navigation, crucial port services and facilities, docking and environment protection) and to marketing and promotion events in project region and target markets. Outcome of the project is an improvement in level of services in 16 ports, in 4 countries (services are harmonized) by end of 2017, increase in number of foreign visitors by the sea (doubled by 2020), increase in length of stay of foreign visitors by the sea (doubled by 2020). Ports are: Port of Purtse, Kärdla, Kalev Yacht Club, Lõunaranna, Kõiguste, Pāvilosta, Mērsrags, Liepāja, Ventspils, Roja, Salacgriva, Skulte, Lielupe, 1 port in Sottunga kommun, 2 ports in Archipelago (Lidö and Arholma).

Expected Results (EN): R3.2. Share of Central Baltic small ports with good services

Expected Outputs (EN):

1) Jointly developed and piloted cross-border interactive information system for small harbours.Its main functions will be:- cruising routes and suggestions, contacts to marina services;- online weather stations and webcams in marinas; - customer alerts: pollution, accident etc.;- feedback from customers about marina services, comments for fellow sailors and suggestions for marina operator;- sharing tourist information about the region behind the marina;Majority of the sailors have smart digital devices: tablet computers, laptops or smart phones which are the main tools for using the interactive information system by logging in to the harbour WIFI. A digital touchscreen self-service and information stand will be put to every port. During the project the information system will be developed and piloted in the ports of Estonia and Latvia, but it can also be easily adopted to the the small ports of Finland and Sweden.2) Second result will be improved safe navigation and docking services (incl m-payments) of the small ports:- investments into navigation signs, smart buoys, meteorological stations- improvement of berths and services- gate and door access-control systems- implementation of video-surveillance systems3) Improved environment protection and pollution prevention services through:- installation of waste- and toilet water handling systems for leisure boats- installation of toxic and dangerous waste collection systems- pollution displacement equipment with relevant trainingAll the improved services will be offered by the participating ports during and after the project ends.4) 4th result will be joint marketing tools (information stands in every port) created and joint marketing materials (leaflets, articles etc), participating in boat shows and tourist fairs and homepage. After the project ends all the partners will continue promoting the small ports network and sharing the joint marketing materials created in the project.

Themes

ICT and digital society Tourism Infrastructure

Specific Objective: Improved services of existing small ports to improve local and regional mobility and contribute to tourism development

Thematic Objective: (07) promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures by:

Investment Priority: (07c) developing and improving environmentally-friendly (including low-noise) and low-carbon transport systems, including inland waterways and maritime transport, ports, multimodal links and airport infrastructure, in order to promote sustainable regional and local mobility

Partners

Lead Partner (EN): Estonian Small Harbour Development Center

Lead Partner: Eesti Väikesadamate Arenduskeskus MTÜ

Address: Lootsi 6, 80012 Pärnu, Estonia

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.evak.ee

Total budget: EUR 235 265.00

ERDF budget: EUR 199 975.25

Skulte port authority

Name: Skultes ostas pārvalde

Address: Upes street 41, LV-2161 Zvejniekciems, Saulkrastu nov, Latvia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.skulteport.lv

Total budget: EUR 110 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 93 500.00

Liimala Port Development (Port of Purtse)

Name: Liimala Sadama Arendus MTÜ (Port of Purtse)

Address: Nõmme 1, 43306 Lüganuse county, Estonia

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 19 110.00

ERDF budget: EUR 16 243.50

Kurzeme Planning Region

Name: Kurzemes plānošanas reģions

Department: Project implementation department

Address: Avotu iela 12, LV-3801 Saldus, Latvia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.kurzemesregions.lv

Total budget: EUR 111 586.80

ERDF budget: EUR 94 848.78

Pavilosta Port

Name: Pāvilostas ostas pārvalde

Address: Dzintaru Str 2A, LV3466 Pavilosta, Latvia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.pavilostaport.lv

Total budget: EUR 149 608.00

ERDF budget: EUR 127 166.80

Lõunaranna Investeeringud Ltd

Name: Lõunaranna Investeeringud OÜ

Address: Pääsküla 8, 10917 Tallinn, Estonia

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.lounaranna.ee

Total budget: EUR 135 147.00

ERDF budget: EUR 114 874.95

Jurmala port authority

Name: Jūrmalas ostas pārvalde

Address: Jomas Street 1/5, LV-2015 Jurmala, Latvia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.lielupesosta.lv

Total budget: EUR 80 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 68 000.00

Municipality of Sottunga

Name: Sottunga kommun

Address: Sottunga municipality, 22720 Sottunga, Finland

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.sottunga.ax/

Total budget: EUR 55 490.00

ERDF budget: EUR 41 617.50

Archipelago Foundation in Stockholm County

Name: Archipelago Foundation in Stockholm County

Address: Svensksundvägen 5, Se-103 94 Stockholm, Sweden

Legal status: public

Website: http://archipelagofoundation.se/

Total budget: EUR 65 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 48 750.00

Kalev Yacht Club

Name: Eesti Spordiselts Kalev Jahtklubi

Address: Pirita tee 17, 11911 Tallinn, Estonia

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.kjk.ee

Total budget: EUR 21 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 17 850.00

Partner name in English Riga Planning Region

Name: Rīgas plānošanas reģions

Department: International Projects Department

Address: Z.A.Meierovica Bulv. 18, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.rpr.gov.lv

Total budget: EUR 112 471.80

ERDF budget: EUR 95 601.03

Hiiu County (Port of Kärdla)

Name: Hiiu vald (Kärdla sadam)

Address: Sadama 28/30, 92411 Hiiumaa, Estonia

Legal status: public

Website: http://marina.kardla.ee

Total budget: EUR 13 080.00

ERDF budget: EUR 11 118.00

Kõiguste Marina MTÜ

Name: Kõiguste Marina MTÜ

Address: Kõiguste sadam, 94421 Laimjala vald, Estonia

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 135 147.00

ERDF budget: EUR 114 874.95

Salacgriva Port Authority

Name: Salacgrivas Ostas PĀrvalde

Address: Pernavas street 3, LV4033 Salacgriva, Latvia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.salacgrivaport.lv

Total budget: EUR 110 000.00

ERDF budget: EUR 93 500.00

Mersrags Port Authority

Name: Mērsraga Ostas Pārvalde

Address: Lielā iela 62, LV-3284 Mērsrags, Latvia

Legal status: public

Website: https://www.Mersragsport.lv

Total budget: EUR 102 752.00

ERDF budget: EUR 87 339.20

Summary

Project name (EN): Modern and attractive small ports network through cross-border interactive information system, joint marketing and improved port services

Project acronym: SmartPorts

Period: 2014-2020

Date of latest update: 2020-12-14

Website: http://centralbaltic.eu/

Project start date: 2015-10-01

Project end date: 2017-09-30

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 455 657.60

European Union funding: EUR 1 225 259.96

Co-financing sources: ERDF