ACM informal guidance: Digital Cooperation program of the Maritime Master Plan

The maritime sector is allowed to make arrangements to improve the sharing and reusing of data between businesses and other organizations. This collaboration seeks to accelerate the development, construction, and operation of vessels with a reduced burden on the environment. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has come to the conclusion that this initiative of the Dutch Maritime Network (in Dutch: Stichting Nederland Maritiem Land, and hereafter: NML), which is part of the Maritime Master Plan (in Dutch: Maritiem Masterplan), is compatible with the competition rules. The plan focuses on the development of vessels that are equipped with, among other components, powertrains based on hydrogen, methanol, or LNG with carbon capture. Improved collaborations lead to knowledge-sharing and innovation, and, in that way, contribute to the realization of climate goals and a resilient economy.

ACM has informally assessed the initiative regarding the collaborations in accordance with the Policy Rule regarding ACM’s oversight of sustainability agreements, and does not have any objections.