The RIS II - Study for standard enhancement and interconnection of national systems of RIS-Italy is part of a global project for the development of the Northern Italy Waterway System (Po River and connected canals) towards V Class, and its multimodal interconnections with existing road and rail axis of European relevance.
The main objective of the Action is to create the conditions for optimal use of Italian waterways, by providing an integrated system managing and sharing the information on sea-river traffic, also by engaging all the stakeholders interested: Regions, Provinces, Agencies and the Civil Protection.
The Action includes researches on the ECDIS river system, the Nts updating, on the safety enhancement and the integration between inland waterway and sea routes.