Article 1

The compensation granted to Tirrenia and the berthing priority awarded for the provision of maritime services on twelve routes under the initial Convention, as prolonged in the period 1 January 2009 to 18 July 2012 constitutes State aid within the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU. The State aid for the operation of the three routes Napoli – Palermo, Civitavecchia – Olbia and Genova – Porto Torres was unlawfully put into effect by Italy in violation of Article 108(3) TFEU.

The aid referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article is compatible with the internal market.