Programme: All

The implementation of the project will provide support for integrated management and enhance the security of the external borders of the EU through the upgrading of the Integrated Surveillance System 'Blue Border' (ISS BB) and ensuring its continuous operation. The ISS BB provides information on the overall surface situation in the maritime areas of the Republic of Bulgaria – it detects, identifies, and tracks vessels in internal waters and territorial seas, as well as controls traffic of large commercial ships in the adjacent zone and exclusive economic zone and the responsible search and rescue area of Bulgaria.
The scope of the first stage includes the Black Sea Border Coordination and Information Center Burgas, the Local Coordination Center (LCC) Sozopol and Galata, as well as the following SPTS Durankulak, Shabla, Kaliakra, Galata, Byala, Sozopol, Tsarevo and Rezovo.
At this stage of the implementation of the upgrade project for the modernization of the ISS Blue Border, the remaining four SPTS - Balchik, Kamchia, Nessebar and Burgas - are included, for which the following activities are planned to be carried out: 
- delivery of 4 (four) medium-range radar stations (Standard level);
- delivery and integration of 4 (four) night thermal imaging cameras, part of the electro-optical surveillance systems;
Other activities that are planned for the implementation of Stage 2 of the project are:
- replacement of compromised reinforced concrete structures of SPTS with hot-dip galvanized ones of the same height; 
- delivery of 7 AIS workstations
- construction and renovation of the premises of  Black Sea Border Coordination and Information Center Burgas, LCC Sozopol and Galata, and SPTS;
- conducting training of the Employer's employees from RDBP Burgas for administering the ISS BB;
- conducting training of the Employer's employees /technicians and employees from CISD/ for administering and maintaining the installed new relay stations and their equipment.