Facilitating the Access to Marine Research Infrastructures in Europe through Dedicated Information e-tools

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1 Facilitating the Access to Marine Research Infrastructures in Europe through Dedicated Information e-tools By Laurent d Ozouville, Executive Director of EurOcean 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 1

2 1. Overview of EurOcean : organisation and infobases 2. Infobases of the European Marine Research infrastructures Research Vessels Underwater Vehicles Large Exchangeable instruments 3. Statistics: on-line and off-line 4. Networking information with other infobases and mechanisms: ERVO POGO EUROFLEETS Topics to be addressed 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 2

3 Some Key Definitions Information Knowledge obtained from analytical processes of sets of data and descriptors in manner suitable for dissemination and communication. Infobase Electronic set of information which has been aggregated and organised on a coherent and useful manner for end-users October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 3

4 1. Creation In February 2002 as a result of a joint French-Portuguese initiative 2. Membership 12 full Member Organisations from 9 European countries. Membership is open. 3 Cooperating Members (AMRIE, CPMR and IOC) 3. Modus operandi 1- Overview of EurOcean A permanent Office in Lisbon. The financial and technical support of its Member Organisations and Cooperating Organisations. Participation in EC projects: MarinERA; EUROFLEETS The competent structures existing at national and European levels through networking of activities October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 4

5 Objectives What is EurOcean? To facilitate access to and to compile relevant information on marine science and technology at national and European levels. To stimulate the development of marine quantitative indicators. To encourage communication and cooperation between the European organisations with activities in marine research. To initiate the preparation of analyses, reports and other products. Pragmatic approach step by step October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 5

6 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 6

7 2- Infobases 1- Marine Research projects funded at national level and at European level (751 projects, including FP6, Interreg III, COST, EUREKA, ESF, LIFE and SMAP) 2- Marine Research Infrastructures EurOcean_RV European Research Vessels EuroCoRV European Coastal Research Vessels EurOcean_UV European Underwater Vehicles EurOcean_LExI Large Exchangeable Instruments 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 7

8 Research Vessels 231 operating RVs 5 planned and under construction 28 RVs Out of service 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 8

9 Research Vessels 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 9

10 Research Vessels 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 10

11 European Coastal Vessels interactive map 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 11

12 Underwater Vehicles 69 Underwater vehicles gathered in 3 main categories: - AUV - ROV - Manned Submersibles 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 12

13 Underwater Vehicles 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 13

14 Underwater Vehicles 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 14

15 Large Exchangeable Instruments 89 Instruments gathered in 25 categories 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 15

16 Large Exchangeable Instruments 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 16

17 3- On-line and Off-line Statistics On-line Statistics on the European Research Fleet Source: EurOcean_RV. EurOcean. Date: 3 October October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 17

18 Operating European Research Vessels by Country Source: EurOcean_RV. EurOcean. Date: 3 October October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 18

19 Operating European Research Vessels by Age Source: EurOcean_RV. EurOcean. Date: 3 October October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 19

20 Off-line Statistics on the European UVs by Categories of Vehicles Source: EurOcean_UV. EurOcean. Date: 06 of October October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 20

21 Off-line Statistics on the European UVs by Categories of Vehicles and Country Source: EurOcean_UV. EurOcean. Date: 06 of October October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 21

22 Off-line Statistics on the European UVs by Operating Depth Source: EurOcean_UV. EurOcean. Date: 06 of October October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 22

23 3- Networking Information 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 23

24 POGO 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 24

25 POGO 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 25

26 EUROFLEETS EUROFLEETS is a FP7 project coordinated by Ifremer to start in early 2009 and its objectrive is to bring together the existing European Research Fleet owners, to enhance their coordination and promote the cost-effective use of their facilities in order to support the efficient provision of essential research services. EurOcean will contribute to: Establish Virtual Research Fleet Platform support dissemination and communication and information on the activities of the EUROFLEETS project 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 26

27 Conclusion Uniqueness of EurOcean A focal point for information in Europe. An in-depth expertise on information management on marine science and technology A permanent Office ensuring the continuity required by the management of information. A flexible mechanism able to adjust to the requirements of the end users. EurOcean is eager to develop cooperation and share its experience in marine information management with all interested parties, in particular regarding marine research infrastructures October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 27

28 Thank you for your attention. For more information - Visit the Internet Portal of EurOcean at and register to receive the e-newsletter - Contact the EurOcean Office at eurocean@fct.mctes.pt 8-10 October 2008 Inmartech 08 Conference, Toulon, France 28