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Insufficient understanding of cross-border legal and administrative barriers frequently weakens institutional capacity and hampers cooperation in the Adriatic’s maritime sectors. This fragmentation leads to duplicated procedures and missed opportunities for innovation within the blue economy. BlueGovAI addresses these challenges by leveraging Artificial Intelligence to identify regulatory mismatches and promote harmonised procedures between Italy and Croatia, specifically supporting small ports, local authorities, and SMEs. The project delivers a sophisticated AI-driven comparative dashboard and a live Q&A assistant, providing environmental and harbour authorities with real-time evidence to align inspections and compliance. Further outputs include a gap analysis report, a Sustainable Blue Operations Toolkit featuring practical checklists for small operators, and ethical guidelines aligned with the EU AI Act. Through a series of workshops and webinars, the project also engages young people, ensuring the next generation is equipped with the skills needed for a digitally integrated maritime sector. By creating a unified digital ecosystem, BlueGovAI moves beyond high-level agreements to provide practical, scalable solutions. This cross-border approach is vital to ensure that maritime activities across the shared Adriatic ecosystem are governed by transparent, efficient, and eco-standard practices.
