Actual Achievements (EN): On 10.04.2024, an official event was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration in Bucharest, Romania for signing the subsidy contract and thus, the project activities started on 11 April 2024.
During the initial reporting period, at the request of AFDJ, the Project Leader, the two waterway administrations established the Project Management Team (PMT) to ensure the effective management and implementation of the entire project. Key roles within the project—specifically, the project manager, financial manager, and communication officer—were identified and mutually agreed upon by the two partners. Additionally, leaders for each work package (WP) and activity were appointed. All these designated individuals are members of the Project Management Team.
Within this first reporting period, three PMT meetings were organized. On June 18, 2024, a kick-off meeting was organised by IAPPD, the activity Lider, which included representatives from the ministries of regional development and transport from both Romania and Bulgaria, CBC RoBg representatives, municipal representatives from Bulgaria, and waterway users. To celebrate the event, the first tree was planted at the Romanian administration's headquarters. In Bulgaria, a press release was distributed among the national and regional media, followed by a media monitoring.
A project poster was printed and placed in the Bulgarian administration`s premises.
In WP1, the development of the Integrated Marking Plan and the Integrated Communication Plan has commenced. Once these plans are completed, the focus will be shifted to developing the Testing and Evaluation Plan for the Quality of the Integrated Marking System.
In WP2, in order to facilitate the procurement processes within the project, the partners developed and agreed upon two procurement agreements: the „Agreement on Joint Procurement for the Supply of technical vessels for coastal signaling” and the „Agreement on joint procurement for the supply of floating signals equipped with lamp and AIS communication system for the Integrated Marking System of the Danube fairway”. Both agreements were signed by the legal representatives of the two administrations during the kick-off meeting.
The procurement procedure for the coastal signals to be installed on the Romanian side of the Danube has been launched. Each partner will carry out the procurement of these coastal signals independently. Additionally, the procedure for acquiring IT platform development services has also been initiated.
In parallel with the launch of the coastal signals procurement procedure, activities to obtain the necessary approvals and permits from environmental authorities have continued.
During the recently concluded reporting period, the project partners continued the implementation of the project activities with special attention to coordination, technical implementation, and communication.
From the project management point of view, after the completion of the 1st reporting period, AFDJ and EAEMDR prepared the PR1. After the validation of the partner reports AFDJ, as LP, prepared the Project Report, which was submitted in 14.10.2024.
The amount requested in the first project report was EUR 8,012.58, an amount reported by the EAEDMR partner. Following the verification the validated amount was EUR 8,012.58.
On 26.09.2024, a request for an advance payment was submitted by EAEMDR to the MRDPW and the respective amount (1,368,142.76 BGN) was received.
On 15.10.2024, the project partners were invited to participate in the 3rd meeting of the MC for Interreg VI-A Romania-Bulgaria, organized in Bucharest.
In 01.10.2024, a meeting was held with BULRIS – State Enterprise Port Infrastructure, Ruse, at which joint activities and cooperation on expanding the project were discussed.
The proposals for supplementing the activities of the DISMAR project and also the idea for a new project were presented at the meeting.
On 16.10.2024, a PM meeting was organized, in which the implementation status of the project, the next steps in terms of procurement within the project were discussed. Also, the Integrated marking plan was approved.
Following the issuance of Decision no. 34/15.10.2024 of the Interreg VI-A Romania-Bulgaria MC, which approved the reallocation of the funds for upgrading the DISMAR Project, the PMT participated together with the representatives of the MA and the JS at the meeting organized on 07.11.2024, in Bucharest
In this context, AFDJ, as LP, started the elaboration of the Notification for the amendment of the Subsidy contract.
In 18.11.2024, the online visit related to verification of PR no. 1 was organized. During the meeting were discussed the achievements of the first reporting period and were provided the necessary guidelines.
Regarding WP 1, the project partners worked on the elaboration of the strategic plans. The integrated marking plan has been finalized and will be updated, if necessary, during the pilot actions, which will be carried out within WP 3.
The development of the Testing and Evaluation Plan for Integrated Marking System Quality has begun. This deliverable will be finalized in the next reporting period.
As regards WP 2, the following progress is made in the 2nd reporting period:
- The procurement procedure for the technical coastal marking vessels was launched, but following the Decision of the MC to supplement the value of the project, this procurement was cancelled. The technical specifications have been updated and the launch of the procurement is estimated as soon as the Amendment of the Subsidy contract will be signed;
- The technical documentation has been finalized for the floating signalization procurement, and procurement is also planned to be launched immediately after signing the Amendment of the Subsidy contract;
- The procedure for coastal marking was concluded for AFDJ partner. On 28.10.2024, was signed the contract no. 122 with LEMINGS SRL, for the acquisition of 980 coastal signals (1,100 m2), respectively 452-kilometer indicators and 528 coastal signals.
EAEMDR prepared the documentation for the procurement procedure. The public procurement includes the production of: kilometer signs - 472 pieces, coastal signs - 528 pieces, coastal lanterns - 20 pieces. In 23.10.2024 the documentation was sent to the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works for preliminary control.
The public procurement was published in 19.11.2024. The offers were opened on 10.12.2024 and a Commission has been appointed for ranking of the offers.
- Regarding the IT platform on 28.10.2024, the contract no.123, with Knowledge Design Unit SRL, was signed, in the amount of 970,000 lei without VAT.
During the reporting period, more technical meetings and discussions were held between project partners.
Regarding the communication activity, information regarding the project was published on the AFDJ website. https://www.afdj.ro/ro/DISMAR.
The Project Communication Plan was developed by EAEMDR and approved by the Lead Partner.
In 21.11.2024, trees were planted near the EAEMDR headquarters. Afterwards a press release in this regard was prepared and disseminated.
On 31.10.2024, AFDJ representatives participated in the Annual Conference of the Interreg VI-A RO-BG Programme, organized in Piatra Olt, Romania, during which project was presented.
The project was presented at the Danube Information Services Conference (DISC 2024), organized in Varna, Bulgaria, between 03.12.2024 – 04.12.2024.
In order to ensure the promotional materials within the procurement procedure for the supply of promotional materials was started, through the Necessity Report no. 40324/ 27.11.2024.
During the recently concluded reporting period, AFDJ and EAEMDR continued the implementation of the project, in particular, the focus was on the preparation and signing of the Addenda for the Co-financing and Subsidy Contracts, the launch of the procurement procedures and on the elaboration of the project Strategic Plans.
As assumed, in order to ensure good communication between partners, the Project Management Team organized monthly meetings,
In this context, the meetings of the PMT were organized in:
-17.12.2024–hosted by EAEMDR, location: EAEMDR premises
The meeting was focused on discussing technical specifications and project implementation details for the coastal signalization procedure as well as the floating signs, IT platform development, data transfer solutions and communication protocols. Additions have been made to The Marking Communication Plan. For the Testing and Evaluation Plan, the contribution of each partner was presented. The meeting concluded with discussions about the partnership agreement, upcoming SCOM meetings and PMM, main project reporting requirements.
-22.01.2025–hosted by AFDJ, location: AFDJ premises
Within the meeting were discussions for setting up the upcoming meeting of SCOM in combination with PMM. The agendas for the events and the invitations for the participants were a topic of the meeting as well. Another topic of discussion, were the common procurements
-12.02.2025–hosted by EAEMDR,location:EAEMDR premises
The meeting began with a discussion of the status of the joint procurement of vessels and floating signs. The final version of the Marking Communication Plan was discussed and detailed guidance was given by both parties on the preparation of the Testing and Evaluation Plan. The partners identified the next goals and steps to achieve them in terms of project activities.
-21.03.2025–online meeting hosted by AFDJ, , was discussed the project progress: status of joint procurement for vessels and floating and coastal signs. Partners discussed guidelines for the preparation of the Testing and Evaluation Plan, as well as upcoming communication events for 2025.
Also, during the reporting period, the first SCOM meeting was organized in Ruse on 13.02.2025, by EAEMDR partner, at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Wellness, Ruse.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the MA from the Ministry of Regional Development of Romania, JS, Regional Governor of Ruse District and the Deputy Mayor for Transport and other local authorities.
According to the Agenda of the event, the National plans for waterway management actions prepared so far were presented through brief presentation. The partners introduced the participants in the meeting to future activities related to the delivery of coastal and floating signs, vessels and the functioning of the future IT platform.
On 07.03.2025, at the invitation of the MA, representatives of the 2 project partners, participated in a meeting with Operational Strategic Importance communication officers, organized by the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration of Romania (MDPWA) of Romania, in order to discuss the communication activities planned and the recommendations and guidelines of the EU regarding information and publicity regarding projects of operational strategic importance under the INTERREG VI-A Romania-Bulgaria program.
Addendum no. 1 to Subsidy Contract No 75713/10.04.2024 and Addendum no. 1 to Co-financing Contract No 75717/10.04.2024 were signed and entered into force on 09.02.2025, and the budget allocated to the "Equipment" chapter was increased by the amount of EUR 1,348,270.30 for each partner.
In this context, Addenda to the Agreements for joint procurement regarding the procurement of technical vessels and floating signs were signed.
The signing of the above-mentioned Addenda allowed the launch of the procurement procedure for technical vessels, which was published in SEAP and OJEU on 20.02.2025 and for floating signs.
Regarding the aprocurement of coastal signals, on 28.01.2025 the supply contract was finalized and the final invoice was issued, no. 20250089/ 10.02.2025, in the amount of 334,089 lei without VAT (397,565.91 lei with VAT), which was paid on 18.02.2025.
In order to ensure the dissemination materials within the project, AFDJ signed the DA Order no. 37159525/ 27.11.2024 with SC COLOR DATA ADVERTISING for all promotional materials provided within the project, namely: pen and pencil set, pens, conference notes, conference folder, bags, USB card.
The materials were provided on 13.01.2025. The Commission for the reception, appointed by the Decision of the Director General no. 2/ 08.01.2025, signed the Acceptance Minutes no. 186/ 13.01.2025.
As a result of the reception, the Invoice no. 3597/ 15.01.2025 in the amount of 27,955.07 lei with VAT.
Also, promotional items have been produced for the project, by EAEMDR, namely sets of pens and pencils, eco-chemicals, textile bags and a 32GB USB flash drive.
In the 4th reporting period, the project registered the following progress:
Related to the project management, in order to monitor the implementation of the project, monthly meetings of the Project Management Team were organized: on 30.05.2025, 27.06.2025, 16.07.2025. The PMT meetings were organized online by both project partners, and the meeting on 16.07.2025 was organized in person, by AFDJ Galati in Comana, Giurgiu, back-to-back with the SCOM meeting.
This event was attended by representatives of the Managing Authority (Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration, Romania), National Authority (Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Bulgaria), the representatives of the Joint Secretariat of the Interreg VI-A Romania-Bulgaria Programme, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (Naval Transport Department and Danube Strategy Priority Area 1a).
Following the submission of the Project Report no. 2, the online visit was organized on 11.04.2025. This online meeting was organized by JS in accordance with the provisions of the Project Implementation Manual for the Interreg VI-A Romania-Bulgaria Programme. The main topic of the meeting was the clarification of the aspects of the Project Report, submitted on 24.03.2025 and also for the provision of information on the project progress, since the end of the reporting period to the date of the meeting and estimates for the next reporting period. The meeting was attended by project teams from both partners.
On 18.06.2025 the representatives of both project partners participated in the Workshop for the INTERREG programme, organized by JS in Ruse, Bulgaria. The purpose of the session was to support the beneficiaries in their daily work. The training focused on practical aspects related to project implementation and periodic reporting. The event provided the necessary framework to obtain answers and clarify certain aspects related to the rules of the funding program, exchange ideas and build confidence in our project management teams.
On 07.08.2025, JS organized the Online Visit regarding the approved Partner Report no. 3, filed out on 17.07.2025.
For estimating the cash flow needs at programme level, AFDJ Galati as lead partner, prepared and submitted to JS, a forecast on behalf of both project partners regarding the amounts to be requested for National Control verification in the next 3 months (per partners and per months in period July 2025- September 2025) and the forecast of the procurement contracts and expenditures on behalf of all project partners of project ROBG00090 for 2025.
In terms of dissemination and communication activity, during the reporting period was sent information about the DISMAR project for posting in the special section dedicated to the project on the program's website: https://www.interregviarobg.eu/ro/osi/ROBG00090 dedicated to OSI (Operations of Strategic Importance - in which DISMAR project is also included).
Within WP 1, during the reporting period, the deliverable "Testing and evaluation plan for integrated marking system quality jointly developed" was completed and was presented and approved during the SCOM meeting organised in 17.07.2025. With the completion of this deliverable, all WP 1 outputs have been achieved.
Regarding the procurements under the project, part of WP 2, during the reporting period the following were achieved:
- The common tender procedure for the marking vessels was launched by publishing in OJEU the participation announcement in 20.02.2025. The procedure was completed and was signed the contract no. 57/ 07.08.2025. A kick-off meeting was organized within the contract, in order to establish a strict schedule, so that the first two stages of the contract would be achieved by the end of October, to reach the amount requested for national control by the end of the month marking the half of the implementation period.
- The common tender procedure for floating signalization was launched by publishing in OJEU the participation announcement in 14.04.2025. At the end of reporting period, the procedure report was completed and was submitted to the National Authority for Public Procurement, in order to receive the unconditional assent for the procedure. The contract no. 63 was signed in 21.08.2025.
- Within the contract for the development of the IT platform, in June 2025, according to the schedule of contract no. 123/ 28.10.2024, the following deliverables were handed over:
o Implementation report for electronic navigation map elements integration component;
o Implementation report for positioning data integration component;
o Implementation report for RIS services integration component;
o Implementation report for storage and logging component.
After the acceptance of these deliverables, the payment of 25% of the total value of the contract (242,500 lei without VAT) was made.
The Contract for the supply of coastal signalization No Д-11/07.04.2025, signed by EAEMDR is ongoing.
This Project Report is a Financial report, submitted in order to report the expenses validated by Partner 2 - EAEMDR, related to Partner Report no. 5.
Within the Partner report no. 5, the Partner 2 - EAEMDR Ruse, completed the contract for the supply of coastal signalization No Д-11/07.04.2025, which EAEMDR concluded with the company METAL KHOLD PRO EOOD. According to Instruction No. 1 of 01.08.2025 of the Managing Authority for INTERREG VI-A Romania-Bulgaria Program, the Partner 2 prepared an interim report in order to report the costs for the final payment for the delivery coastal signs. The advance payment (20 % of the contracting amount) for the coastal signalization was reported in the previous reporting period - Partner report 4 (pending approval) and within the Partner Report 5, was reported the remaining amount of 80% of the contracting amount.
This Project Report is a Financial report, submitted in order to report the expenses validated by Lead Partner - AFDJ related to the Partner Report no. 5 and also, by Partner 2 - EAEMDR, related to Partner Report no. 6.
Within the Partner Report no. 5, AFDJ reported:
- the completion of the contract no. 123/ 28.10.2024 for IT Platform development, signed with Knowledge Design Unit. At the end of the contract, the amount of 124.155,72 EUR, representing 65% of the total amount of the contract was paid.
- the payment within the contract no. 57/ 07.08.2025, signed with the consortium: ELECTROSCOICA MAR SRL as a proxy and leader of the Association, BLUE LINE SRL (Constanta), SANTIERUL NAVAL MANGALIA SA (shipyard in Mangalia), GLOBAL NAVAL PRODUCTION SRL. The first two stages were finalized: Stage 1-Submission to AFDJ Galati of a copy of the vessels design documentation, approved by Bureau Veritas as an IACS member classification society and signing the protocol for the acceptance of the design documentation. Stage 2-Signing of the keel laying protocol, and the payment of 648.825,44 EUR, was done.
- The payment within the contract no. 63/ 21.08.2025, signed with SC NAVTRON SRL, for delivery the floating signalisation (buoys and lamps with AIS system). The payment of 810.148,28 EUR was in relation with delivery of 150 pcs. buoys.
So, the amount of 1.686. 032,85 EUR was reported by AFDJ and the amount of 1.652.976,37 EUR was validated and considered eligible. The amount of 31.038,93 EUR was deducted due to the 25% financial correction for the contract no. 123/ 28.10.2024, for IT Platform development.
Within the Partner report no. 6, the Partner 2 - EAEMDR Ruse, reported the amount of 784.322 EUR related to the first two stages within the contract 57/ 07.08.2025, signed for technical vessels for coastal signalisation delivery.
This Project Report is a Financial report, submitted in order to report the expenses validated by Lead Partner Partner 2 - EAEMDR, related to Partner Report no. 6 and Partner Report no. 7 and Partner Report no.8.
Within the Partner Report no. 7, the EAEMDR partner reported the expenditures of 2,386.53 EUR, related to the PMT and SCOM meetings, organised in 18.11.2025 - 19.11.2025 in Arbanasi, Republic of Bulgaria.
Within the Partner Report no. 8, the EAEMDR partner reported the payment within the contract no. 63/ 21.08.2025, signed with SC NAVTRON SRL, for delivery the floating signalisation (buoys and lamps with AIS system). The payment of 686,880.34 EUR was in relation with delivery of 100 pcs. buoys.
So, the amount of 689,266.87 EUR was reported by the Partner 2 - EAEMDR.
Since the beginning of the 5th reporting period, the project team has focused on signing/carrying out contracts for the acquisition of technical vessels for coastal signalling and also for floating signalling.
In this regard, after completing the evaluation of the offers for the acquisition of technical marking vessels at the end of July 2025, contract no. 57/ 07.08.2025 was signed. During the PMT meeting, organized in Galati on 13.08.2025, the kick-off meeting was organized in which the schedule for the implementation of the contract was discussed, in particular, the first two stages of the contract, so that at the end of October 2025, the estimated payments for these stages are made and the two partners reach the established limit, through the program for financing the costs incurred and paid halfway through the project implementation period.
In order to monitor the implementation of the contract, weekly progress meetings were held between the project partners and designer, during which discussions were held regarding the technical details of the draft design, so that the version accepted by the two partners of the design of the two technical coastal marking vessels, was submitted in time to the classification society, respectively BV, which allowed the receipt of design approval for the two ships, on 17.10.2025.
Following the approval of the design for the two ships, BV sent on 17.10.2025, the notification for the start of the sheet metal cutting, and on 22.10.2025, the representatives of the two partners, together with the Contractor, signed the acceptance reports for the two stages of the contract, based on the Certificate issued by the classification company.
The procedure for the procurement of 300 buoys equipped with lamp and built-in AIS was completed in August 2025 and contract no. 63/21.08.2025 was signed. Within the contract, the kick-off meeting was organized and weekly meetings were organized to establish the buoy delivery schedule, in order to monitoring the progress of the project in time. Until the end of the reporting period, a number of 150 pcs buoys had been delivered for AFDJ and a number of EAEMDR has 142 delivered floating signs.
Within the contract no. 11 signed by EAEMDR in 07.04.2025 EAEMDR accepted in 07.10.2025, the delivery of 1020 pieces of coastal signs. The invoice was issued and was reported by EAEMDR in the PR 5 for which the Project Report 5 was submitted by the LP. The contract is completed.
Regarding the development of the IT platform, the objective of the contract no. 123/ 28.10.2024. As part of the contract, the last deliverables were handed over and the IT DISMAR platform was also handed over. Following the signing, on 10.10.2025, of the Minutes of reception of the IT platform, the final payment under the contract was made and the contract was declared completed.
In terms of project management, in the reporting period was organised the following meetings:
-13.08.2025-Project Management Meeting in Galati, hosted by AFDJ. On August 7th, 2025 was signed a contract 57/07.08.2025 with the contractor Electroscoica Mar SRL, for construction and delivery of 2 technical vessels for coastal marking in the common Bulgarian-Romanian section of the Danube River, one for each partner EAEMDR and AFDJ. The meeting discussed the upcoming first technical meeting on 13th August 2025, the approach to communication with the contractor in order to accelerate the design stage of the vessels, the progress of individual activities and compliance with deadlines.
- 18.11.2025-PMM hosted by EAEMDR (organized in Arbanasi, Bulgaria,).
-19.11.2025-Steering Committee (SCOM) hosted by EAEMDR (organized and held in Arbanasi, Bulgaria, attached documents to Jems). Main topics: Project status (technical and financial) (reported by AFDJ, EAEMDR); Procurement for integrated marking system (WP2); Pilot actions and evaluation (WP3); Preparing pilot operations activities; status of the IT Platform; Status of implementation of contracts-Marking vessels, Floating signalization; Next steps and meetings.
Regarding the communication and dissemination activity:
- in 12 – 13.11.2025 at the event „Interreg în România”, for 35 years anniversary in Romania, and for about 18 years of territorial European Cooperation, in the panel discussion for Objective – „A better connected region”, DISMAR project was presented by the Lead partner;
- following the signing of the contract for the supply of technical vessels for coastal signalization and the contract for floating signalization, press releases were posted on the AFDJ Galați website, with relevant information about the winning company, the object of the acquisition, budget and the period of the contract. The information can be find to link:https://www.afdj.ro/ro/DISMAR;
- Press release for finalized delivery of all 1020 coastal signs and regarding the organization and holding of SCOM on 19th Nov 2025 in Arbanasi (Bulgaria), was realized by EAEMDR partner.
This Project Report is a Financial report, submitted in order to report the expenses validated for Lead Partner - AFDJ related to Partner Report no. 6 and Partner Report no. 7.
Within the Partner Report no. 6, the AFDJ partner reported the expenditures of 540.34 EUR, related to the organisation of PMT în Galati, with the participation of both project partners and the representatives of the consortium contracted for technical vessels for coastal signalisation delivery, respectively: ELECTROSCOICA MAR SRL as a proxy and leader of the Association, BLUE LINE SRL (Constanta), SANTIERUL NAVAL MANGALIA SA (shipyard in Mangalia), GLOBAL NAVAL PRODUCTION SRL.
Within the Partner Report no. 7, the AFDJ partner reported the payment within the contract no. 63/ 21.08.2025, signed with SC NAVTRON SRL, for delivery the floating signalisation (buoys and lamps with AIS system). The payment of 1,077,409,06 EUR was in relation with delivery of:
- 40 pieces lamps equipped with AIS type 1 with solar panels for buoys, from which 20 pcs. red and 20 pcs. green;
- 110 pcs. lamps equipped with AIS type 3 with solar panels for buoys, from which 50 pcs. red and 60 pcs. green;
- 40 pcs. lamps equipped with solar panels for beacons (all of them are green).
In summary, the AFDJ partner reported and has validated the amount of EUR 1,077,949.40, as follows:
- the amount of EUR 540.34 validated in Partner Report no. 6;
- the amount of EUR 1,077,409,06 validated for Partner Report no. 7.
This Project Report is an financial report submitted in order to report the expenses validated for EAEDMR partner within the Partner Report no. 10.
The validated amount of 646,840.02 EUR for EAEMDR partner is related to the second invoice paid to the contractor for the following items:
-50 pcs. floating signs (buoys)
-20 pcs. lamps with AIS 1-red
-11 pcs. lamps with AIS 1-green
-20 pcs. lamps for beacons without AIS
within the contract signed on August 21st, 2025 with NAVTRON SRL, Contract No 63/21.08.2025 for the sectoral supply of products regarding "Supply of floating signaling equipped with a lamp and Automatic Identification Communication System AIS", for an integrated signaling system in the common Bulgarian-Romanian section of the Danube River.
This contract is a part of WP2 Procurement for integrated marking system, Activity 2.2 Procurement of the floating signalization. Lead partner in this activity is AFDJ Galati (Lower Danube River Administration).
The rest of 119 pcs. lamps with AIS 1 and AIS 3 will be paid in parts after the reimbursement of the funds.
During the reporting period, the focus was on WP2 & WP 3 activities, related to the main procurement of the project (floating signalling and technical vessel for coastal signalling) and the launch of pilot activities for the integrated marking system. In this context, the following were done:
Within the contract no. 63 signed with NAVTRON SRL on 21.08.2025, for the delivery of floating signaling:
As for the AFDJ partner, after the delivery of 150 pcs. of buoys from the previous period, the following were delivered during the reporting period:
- Lamps equipped with AIS type 1 with solar panels for buoys (40 pieces, of which 20 red and 20 green)
- Lamps equipped with AIS type 3 with solar panels for buoys (110 units, of which 50 red units and 60 green pieces)
- Lamps equipped with solar panels for beacons (20 green pieces).
A financial report was submitted for this equipment, the payment was reimbursed and received by AFDJ.
As for the EAEDMR partner, during the reporting period, the remaining buoys under the contract and all the lamps were delivered, namely:
- Lamps equipped with AIS type 1 with solar panels for buoys (40 pieces, of which 20 red and 20 green)
- AIS type 3 equipped lamps with solar panels for buoys (110 units, of which 60 red units and 50 green pieces)
- Lamps equipped with solar panels for beacons (20 red pieces).
An interim financial report was submitted for this equipment, the payment was reimbursed and received by EAEDMR.
Within the contract, between 16 and 20.02.2026, the technical assistance activity for the configuration of the AIS AtoNs system was carried out by the Contractor at the AFDJ headquarters for a number of 8 employees and at EAEDMR for a number of 7 employees.
Also, between 30.03.2026 and 01.04.2026, training sessions on the operation and maintenance of AIS systems of lamps and equipment took place at the AFDJ headquarters, attended by a number of 14 employees and in the area of EAEMDR Port for 11 employees.
As part of the contract for the delivery of technical vessels from 13.02.2026, the online technical meeting took place by the Electroscoica Mar consortium, with representatives of the project contractors Mangalia Shipyard, Blue Lines (Constanța), AFDJ and EAEMDR. Main topics: technical progress in the construction of the ship, next steps.
On 17.03/18.03.2026 a visit was made to the Mangalia shipyard and the designers' office in Constanta to monitor the technical progress in the construction of the marking ships; Discussions on technical topics: installations and equipment.
According to the Project time plan, during the 6th reporting period, activities under WP3 (Testing and Evaluation) were initiated. In this context, AFDJ obtained the 150 MMSI codes for the AIS modules from the ANCOM Authority and EAEMDR obtained the required 150MSI codes for the lamps with AIS modules from the EA "Maritime Administration".
Regarding management activities:
On 04.02.2026, an on-site visit to AFDJ was organized by JS representatives to monitor the technical progress of the project.
On 18.02.2026, an Online meeting for communication officers was held by the Ministry of Regional Development (MRD) of Romania. The meeting provided an opportunity to meet the communication officers of newly contracted projects. Main topics: discussions on communication activities, communication campaign for 2026 etc. On 09Apr2026 EAEMRD as a responsible for communication and publicity sent to MRD materials for the project progress–an article, photos and links.
On 25.02.2026 it was organized in Giurgiu, and a Project Management Meeting (PMM) was held at the AFDJ headquarters. Main topics: project status, financial implementation review, preparing the Financing Agreement addendum; pilot activities and preparation of evaluations; the current state of the IT platform; the stage of implementation of the contract for non-propelled vessels.
On 25.03.2026 – an on-site visit was carried out by a representative of the NA – First Level of Control.
On 25.03.2026 was organized by EAEMDR a PMM online. Topics: technical and financial project status; future partner and project reports; pilot activities – preparation and delivery of training by the contractor for the staff of both administrations; progress in the construction of the two marking vessels and the transition to the third phase – launching into the water; planning the next Coordination Committee Meeting (SCOM) in Romania.
AFDJ and EAEMDR published a press release regarding the final delivery of floating signs and lamps
During the User Fora meeting, organised within the FAIRway Danube project, in Budapesta at the Danube Commission premises, EAEMDR and AFDJ presented to the shipping companies, different national and European authorities and NGOs, the results of the DISMAR project, respectively the new integrated marking system with an emphasis on the benefits for navigation safety and the functionality of the system.
This Project Report is an Interim Financial report, submitted in order to report the expenses validated by EAEMDR Partner, related to the Partner Report no. 12, within which, expenses in the amount of EUR 985,285.25 were reported. The amount of EUR 985,285.25 represents the value of 119 lanterns, of which 9 units are equipped with AIS Type 1 systems and 110 units are equipped with AIS Type 3 systems.
This payment represents the final payment under Contract No. 63/21.08.2026, concluded with NAVTRON SRL for the supply of the floating marking system.
Upon completion of the contract, the Final Acceptance Notice was issued by AFDJ Galați, as contract leader and the performance guarantee was released.
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