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Maritime Autonomous Ships and Shipping
The European Maritime Single Window environment (EMSWe), established by Regulation (EU) 2019/1239, aims to harmonize and simplify reporting requirements for ships arriving at, staying in, and departing from EU ports.
This initiative addresses the previously fragmented reporting systems across Member States, which led to increased administrative burdens and inefficiencies for shipping operators.
Key Features of EMSWe:
EMSWe becomes applicable on 15 August 2025. The European Commission, with assistance from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), provides common IT components and services to support Member States in developing and operating their MNSWs.
This initiative addresses the previously fragmented reporting systems across Member States, which led to increased administrative burdens and inefficiencies for shipping operators.
Key Features of EMSWe:
- Harmonized Data Set: EMSWe standardizes the information required for port calls, covering international, EU, and national reporting obligations.
- Maritime National Single Windows (MNSWs): Each Member State operates an MNSW, serving as a single-entry point for maritime information exchange. These are interconnected through common software and services provided by the European Commission, facilitating communication with the SafeSeaNet system.
- Reporting Interface Module (RIM): This middleware component enables system-to-system communication between declarants and MNSWs, ensuring consistent protocols and message formats.
- Once-Only Principle: Data is submitted only once per port call, minimizing repetitive data requests and enhancing efficiency.
- User Registry and Access Management (URAM): A unified authentication system that eliminates the need for multiple registrations across different Member States.
- Supporting Databases: EMSWe includes the Ship Database, Common Location Database, and Common Hazmat Database to facilitate digital reporting.
- Reduced Administrative Burden: By streamlining reporting procedures, EMSWe is expected to save 2.2–2.5 million staff hours annually.
- Cost Savings: The harmonization efforts are projected to result in €62–72 million in annual cost savings for the maritime industry.
- Enhanced Competitiveness: Simplified procedures and reduced redundancies aim to boost the competitiveness of EU maritime transport.
- Integration into Digital Logistics Chain: EMSWe promotes the integration of maritime transport into the broader digital multimodal logistics network.
EMSWe becomes applicable on 15 August 2025. The European Commission, with assistance from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), provides common IT components and services to support Member States in developing and operating their MNSWs.
