Improvement of the systems for navigation and topohydrographic measurements along the Danube River - phase 2

Project Name

Improvement of the systems for navigation and topohydrographic measurements along the Danube River - phase 2

BG16M1OP001-4.001-0001-C01

Fund

European Regional Development Fund

 

Operational programme

 

Transport and Тransport infrastructure

Country

Bulgaria

Region

North Central Region

Short description of the project

The transported specialised vessel equipped with modern equipment makes it possible to monitor hydromorphological modifications of the river, the condition of the watercourse in the common Bulgarian-Romanian section of the river Danube, as well as the movement of the sediments which are the cause of the formation of the threshold plots.

Description of the project and objectives

The supply of the hydrographical vessel provides for a modern hydrographic survey of which measurements will be intensified and more complete. In addition to depths, the baselines and the islands will also be measured, for the purpose of determining their nationality. The improved implementation of one of the main functions of the IAEDP related to the Danube survey will result in a more timely and complete assessment of shipping conditions and measures to be taken in case of modification of the ship’s way. The studies will keep track of the status of the berthing positions up to the Bulgarian coast, controlling the state of the ground around the foundations of the constructed hydrotechnical structures, including the Ruse-Giurgiu and the Vidin — Calafat bridge.

One of the aims of the project is to reach international standards for the conduct of geodetic measurements and hydrographical activities necessary for the study of the hydromorphological modifications of the river Danube.

Another key objective is to reduce the timing of studies, which is important for a prompt assessment of navigability conditions and to take faster measures to improve inland waterway safety.

 

Results, achievements, impact

Within the project, a river vessel type derrick has been built and equipped with geodetic and hydrographic equipment, including multi-beam echoic for navigation in the area 3 in inland waterways (Danube river).

Project Budget

in BGN

6 146 508

% EU

Contribution

85 %

European

co-financing

in BGN

5 224 531

National

co-financing

in BGN

921 976

 

Start Date

 

31 March 2016

 

End Date

 

31 January 2018

 

Beneficiary

 

Executive agency for exploration and maintenance of the Danube river

Contacts 

of the beneficiary

Slavyanska 6, 7000 Ruse, Bulgaria

e-mail: appd@appd-bg.org

Project media

https://youtu.be/xXJWUyHIu8s

 

Project website 

http://appd-bg.org/projects/optti#optti2

http://2020.eufunds.bg/bg/2/0/Project/Details?contractId=6y1uwhGR%2BP8%3D&isHistoric=False

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