Cloud modernisation of the Maritime Equipment DB

At Linkroad, we supported the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) in modernising its critical Maritime Equipment Database (MED DB). By migrating to Azure Cloud, implementing continuous delivery, and ensuring strict compliance with the Marine Equipment Directive, the project improved efficiency, reduced costs, and delivered a more agile and secure system for maritime operations across Europe.

ClientEMSA

SectorPublic Administration

CompanyLink Consulting

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Project 1

Cloud-based Maritime Equipment Database (MED DB)

Objective: Modernise EMSA’s legacy MED DB system by migrating to a cloud-based solution, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and long-term scalability.

Cloud & Infrastructure Cloud MigrationSecurity & ComplianceInfrastructure Optimisation

Challenges

Modernising a critical legacy database to improve efficiency and agility.

Ensuring data accuracy and integrity during migration from the old application.

Maintaining stringent data security and confidentiality for sensitive maritime information.

Meeting complex requirements of the Marine Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU.

Our approach

We designed and implemented a new cloud-based MED DB application on Microsoft Azure, establishing a DevOps-driven continuous delivery pipeline with Azure Pipelines and expanding automated test coverage. Legacy data was migrated and cleaned to guarantee accuracy and compliance. To ensure long-term sustainability, we provide ongoing operational support (helpdesk), preventive and corrective maintenance, and evolutive development to meet EMSA’s evolving needs.

Outcomes

Modernised MED DB application, significantly improving efficiency and agility.

Notable cost savings through cloud migration and streamlined maintenance.

Enhanced data accuracy and integrity supporting the Marine Equipment Directive.

Continuous delivery and automated testing accelerated release cycles and improved reliability.

Sustainable operational model ensuring system responsiveness and long-term compliance.

EMSA demonstrates how public institutions can modernise critical systems to deliver secure, efficient, and future-ready digital services. Through strategy, technology, and continuous innovation, Linkroad helps public organisations turn regulatory and operational challenges into opportunities for transformation.

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