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National policies

In Romania, the efforts of ship builders should be higher, taking into account the gap which is still high between Romanian shipyards and the competitiveness of those in EU. Taking into account the fact that in any other industry branch, the development of new products, including prototypes, are usually considered to be a pre-competitive development activity, allowed to be supported up to 25%, it is necessary that the shipbuilding sector should benefit of the same facilities.

The amount of the subsidies must reflect the actual technological risks existing in every phase, including design, technologies/development and production. There have to be established new definitions regarding the innovation. The absence of a legal frame that could be effectively applied, does not give the possibility of implementing some improved technological solutions. Therefore is necessary receiving the right support for increased investments in engineering, know-how and technological development, which will lead to new commercial opportunities.

Priority areas

In the Romanian shipbuilding sector it is necessary to develop a consistent program in order to solve problems of human resources training. In this action is necessary to involve the education institutions and to implement the idea of ”life long learning strategies”.

In the field of environmental protection are necessary improvements in the most of the industrial units of the sector like modernizing the neutralization units of processing solutions. In all the regulations issued by EU and OECD the activities related to environment protection are eligible for state subsidies.

The strategies to support the development of the potential of the area are influenced and driven by the market demands and EU policies, the OECD Shipbuilding Agreement, Black Sea MOU for Port State Control and supported by the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). The BSEC formulated a maritime transport action plan, which covers endowment with VTMS (Vessel Traffic Management System) of all the ports of the BSEC Member States relevant in line with international standards. Attention should be paid to the development of means and services for the maritime transport in the BSEC region.

Funding organisations

The Ministry of Education and Research - (ANCS)

National Authority for Scientific Research (ANCS) is the specialised organisation of central public administration, under direct subordination of the Romanian Government. ANCS applies the strategy and the governmental programme in the field of scientific research. ANCS leads the national system of research, applying its tasks set up by laws and other official documents in its field of activity, is coordinating the main national R&D funding programmes supported by public funds.

Ministry of Economy and Commerce

is the public authority proposing and implementing the national policy in the field of industry and commerce, including shipbuilding and ship repairing.

Ministry of Transports, Constructions and Tourism

is the public authority for programs on transportation including waterborne transportation and port operations.

Programme information

National programme: Excellency in Research

Programme duration 2005-2007
Funded by Romanian Ministry of Education and Research
Budget 206 million EUR (covering all research fields, maritime share not known)
This is the main national program for research grants having the aim of preparing the Romanian research institutions for integration in the EU RTD Programs.

There are some studies for preparing the national or sector strategies. Most of the activities are funded by industry. In universities the research programs are developed based on research grants.

Contact Point

Ministry of Education and Research:
Str. Gen. Berthelot 28-30, Sector 1,
70738, Bucuresti
Tel +40 (21) 310 4320; +40 (21) 314 2680
URL:

www.edu.ro

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