Innovation Partnership for the Development of a Maritime Digital System (S-100/S-200)

BRESTPORT, SEATOPIC, École Nationale Supérieure de Navigation

About

Launched as part of the European project Overheat, a group of three public buyers - BRESTPORT, SEATOPIC, and the École Nationale Supérieure de Navigation (ENSM) – launched an Innovation Partnership with the aim to develop a next-generation maritime digital system. The contracting authorities, each with complementary missions in economic development and maritime education, have launched this collaborative effort to foster technological innovation and enhance the safety and efficiency of maritime navigation

The Challenge

The challenge focuses on the development of next-generation maritime digital systems compliant with S-100/S-200 standards, including advanced Vessel Traffic Services (VTS), Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), and Pilot Portable Units (PPUs).  These systems—covering VTS, ECDIS, and PPUs—must not only integrate complex digital maritime data but also ensure interoperability, real-time responsiveness, and enhanced navigational safety. The project demands cutting-edge technological development, rigorous testing, and seamless coordination among public, academic, and industrial stakeholders within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment.

Timeframe

Deadline for Submitting Offers: June 9^h, 2025, 17:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time)

Who can apply

The tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as other entities, as as specified in the procedure's descriptive document.

How to apply

You can find here all the details of the procedure.

The SPIN4EIC consortium is not responsible for the challenges launched by private or public buyers. Each participating entity is solely responsible for its own challenge, including the selection process, communication with applicants, and all information provided to participants.