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The 'Lightweight RPAS Emissions Monitoring' contract, valued at 4,000,000 EUR, is awarded by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for services using small, lightweight Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to monitor ship emissions, particularly sulphur content, in support of EU Member States and EFTA countries enforcing the sulphur directive. These RPAS operate from land, vessels, or near European ports to cover smaller areas, identify non-compliant ships for inspections, and potentially assist in multipurpose maritime surveillance. The framework agreement spans an initial 24 months, renewable, with a maximum duration of 48 months.
Merged TED refs: 292021-2025, 843930-2025 Merged: 130775-2026 (tendered)