Article 4
1. The award of the new Convention for the period from 11 April 2016 until 11 April 2028, bundled with the Siremar business branch and the berthing priority to SNS does not constitute State aid within the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU. 2. The possibility to use resources of the Fondo Aree Sottoutilizzate to meet liquidity needs, as laid down by the 2010 Law, does not constitute State aid within the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU. 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 the 2010 Law, was not availed of as far as Siremar is concerned. Therefore, it does not constitute State aid to Siremar within the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU.