Promoting the integration of global, oceanic and regional research fleets (RVs). Additional European RVs are accessible under EUROFLEETS2: 8 oceanic/global (4 more than in EUROFLEETS1), 14 regional RVs (6 new) and 6 mobile equipment (5 new).

Proposing a further integration across multiple platforms – the super-integration call will seek to identify a major, truly innovative proposal based on scientific excellence, to be carried out by an international partnership of elite scientists;

Finalizing the strategic vision of European fleets with a common polar component;

Promoting the exchanges of mobile equipment on board of the European research vessels to encourage operational interoperability through transnational access;

Improving the impact of the research fleets on innovation by promoting the industry involvement in specific activities, both as an end-user (e.g. development and testing of new equipment or deep exploration for new resources) and as a supplier. The already functioning EUROFLEETS industrial interest club will be further improved, expanded and promoted;;

Launching new training actions, including a pilot floating university, as well as new technological innovations;

Taking an important step towards a long-term sustainable and financially autonomous group of European research vessels. With a view to requesting inclusion in the ESFRI roadmap. EUROFLEETS2 will involve multi-disciplinary expertise.