Administrative documents
The administrative documents of the Flanders Marine Institute vzw (VLIZ) are publicly available.
Articles of association of VLIZ
VLIZ was officially founded on 2 April 1999. The articles of association are publicly available in Dutch.
- Articles of association – as described in the Belgian official Journal in January 2020 (pdf, Dutch only)
- Previous publications in the Belgian official Journal (pdf, Dutch only)
Covenant Flanders - VLIZ (2022 - 2026)
The Flemish Government, represented by the Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation Hilde Crevits, concluded a five-year covenant (Dutch only) with VLIZ on 1 January 2022.
Funding agreement province West Flanders - VLIZ (2017-2021)
The province of West Flanders, represented by the deputation, by delegation in the person of Mr Guido Decorte and Mr Stijn Lombaert, signed a grant agreement (Dutch only) with VLIZ, by which the objectives of VLIZ are confirmed and updated.
VLIZ Service Charter
VLIZ Framework of Agreement for the use of Robotics
VLIZ Good Governance Charter
VLIZ Good Governance Charter (only available in Dutch)
Annual reports
The VLIZ annual reports can be consulted online or a hard copy can be requested (while stocks last) via +32-(0)59-33 60 00 or info@vliz.be.
Scientific Committee
The reports of the Scientific Board and the Guidance Committee can be consulted online.
Prioritisation ship time RV Simon Stevin
The Scientific Board worked out an assessment framework for application to ship time with RV Simon Stevin. The document was finally approved by the Board of Directors on 27 June 2016. Potential applicants for ship time falling under categories (potentially) not free of charge should contact the Research Infrastructure Manager of VLIZ who will estimate the cost in consultation with FLEET dab.
Policy advice Blue Economy
The specific mandate regarding policy advice and policy support to support economic activities at sea that will be carried out within VLIZ in the course of 2017-2021 are listed in the Strategic Policy Plan (2022).
Policy evaluation (2021)
The plan of approach and the evaluation report of the policy evaluation of VLIZ in 2021 are available (in Dutch) on the website of the Department of Economy, Science & Innovation.