Baltic Sea Region Maritime Spatial Planning Data Expert Sub-group

Data and information are crucial components of maritime spatial planning, which also create a basis for cross-border consultations and ensures coherence of maritime spatial planning throughout the Baltic Sea. Therefore, VASAB and HELCOM have established the Baltic Sea Region MSP Data Expert Sub-group as a sub-group to the joint HELCOM-VASAB MSP Working Group.

The purpose of the BSR MSP Data Expert Sub-Group is to provide methodological support to the joint HELCOM-VASAB MSP Working Group in relation to MSP data and facilitate the data exchange throughout the Baltic Sea. The group also serves as a liaison for MSP data related processes in the European Union, thus supporting the implementation of respective regulation in the Baltic Sea region.

Baltic Sea Region MSP Data Expert Subgroup is currently chaired by Kamil Rybka, Head of Sustainable Maritime Development Unit, Department Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation Ministry of Infrastructure, Poland.

See Baltic Sea Region MSP Data Expert Sub-group Terms of Reference here and Workplan 2025-2026 here.