About
High volumes of commercial shipping, fishing, and tourism make the Adriatic a high-stakes environment for maritime safety. However, differing national protocols and limited real-time data sharing often lead to coordination delays during Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. AdriaSAR addresses these legal and administrative barriers to ensure that when emergencies occur, cross-border responses are seamless, rapid, and effective.
The project’s core innovation is a digital platform tailored for real-time SAR coordination. This tool integrates a shared database of rescue assets, vessel tracking, and communication tools, directly addressing the interoperability gaps between Italian and Croatian frameworks. To ensure these tools are used effectively, the project delivers a harmonised SAR framework, comprehensive training for personnel, and awareness campaigns targeting young people to promote a culture of maritime safety.
By conducting joint pilot exercises in both Italian and Croatian waters, AdriaSAR validates its digital solutions in real-world scenarios. This collaborative approach is essential because maritime emergencies do not respect national boundaries. The result is a 20% reduction in coordination delays, thereby strengthening maritime safety governance and saving lives across the Puglia and Dubrovačko-neretvanska regions.
