Commission Decision (EU) 2025/440 of 8 July 2024 on the measures SA.32014, SA.32015, SA.32016 (2011/C) (ex 2011/NN) implemented by Italy and the Region of Campania for Caremar and its acquirer SNAV/Rifim (notified under document C(2024) 4656)

• CELEX: Decision (EU) 2025/440
• Articles: 6

Article 1

The compensation to Caremar and the berthing priority for the provision of maritime services under the prolongation of the Initial Convention in the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 July 2012 constitute State aid within the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU. Italy has implemented the aid to Caremar in violation of Article 108(3) TFEU. This aid is compatible with the internal market.

Article 2

The award of the new public service contract for the period from 16 July 2015 to 15 July 2024, including the public service compensation paid on the basis of the latter, bundled with the sale of Caremar business and the berthing priority, does not constitute State aid within the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU.

Article 3

The possibility to use, on a temporary basis, the financial resources already committed to the upgrade and modernisation of the fleet, to cover pressing liquidity needs, as laid down by Law 163/2010, was not availed of as far as Caremar is concerned. Therefore, it does not constitute State aid to Caremar within the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU.

Article 4

The fiscal exemptions related to the privatisation process of Caremar as laid down by Law 163/2010 do not constitute State aid to Caremar and its acquirer within the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU.

Article 5

The possibility to use resources of the Fondo Aree Sottoutilizzate to meet liquidity needs, as laid down by Law 163/2010, does not constitute State aid within the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU.

Article 6

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.