Despite the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus, the maritime spatial planning process continues. On May 7th, 2020, the 2nd Steering Committee meeting will take place within the MARSPLAN-BS II project. Due to the safety measures, the meeting will take place in video-conference format and will be organized by the Ministry of Public Works, Development and Administration of Romania. All the partners from the MARSPLAN-BS II project as well as representatives from DG MARE and EASME will attend the Steering Committee.

The Opening Conference of MARSPLAN – BS II Project (Cross-border Maritime Spatial Planning for Black Sea – Bulgaria and Romania), was held at the Ramada Hotel, Sofia, Bulgaria on the 10th October 2019. The project is funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund under Grant Agreement for an action with multiple beneficiaries No EASME/EMFF/2018/ 1.2.1.5/01/SI2.806725. The project aims to support the coordination of both countries in the process of maritime spatial planning, as required by the European Directive 2014/89 /EU and to create a long-term mechanism for cross-border cooperation in the Black Sea basin. By the end of March 2021, Bulgaria and Romania are expected to submit their National Maritime Spatial Plans to the European Commission.

The KICK-OFF MEETING of project team of MARSPLAN - BS II (Cross-Border Maritime Spatial Planning for the Black Sea - Bulgaria and Romania) project, was held at the Ramada Hotel, Sofia, Bulgaria on the 9th October 2019.