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MANATEE Final Event, Naples
25-26 November 2004

The MANATEE Final Event, held at Stazione Marittima, Port of Naples, comprised the definition of MSML, a demonstration of an MSML based system and results from system validation. The audience was presented how MSML is designed to achieve a wide acceptance in many different applications, and the possibilities that exist for users to extend MSML for their specific needs. An MSML based system for information exchange between vessels and shore bases was demonstrated. This system has been tested on two Icebreakers belonging to the Swedish Maritime Administration. MSML has been validated by feedback from end users and stakeholders in the MANATEE project. The results presented was that MSML can be used to exchange safety related messages efficient and reliable and can be used in several existing onboard systems and services.

The Final Review by the European Commission was held on 26/11. On this meeting the reviewers announced that the project was a success, especially in form of the standardization of MSML, and making it an open standard.

MANATEE SSN Meeting, London
11 October 2004

The last Stakeholders Supporting Network (SSN) Meeting in the MANATEE project was held at the Nautical Institute in London. In addition to existing SSN members the meeting was visited by several representatives of the shipping industry and maritime administrations. Mr. Kim Fisher, Head of Navigation and Communication, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, UK, presented the EU Vessel Traffic Monitoring Information System. The audience was also presented with MSML, future applications and a demonstration of an MSML based system for information exchange between vessels and shore bases. Feedback from the visitors was useful for the validation of MSML and the upcoming event in Naples.