European Maritime Safety Agency

We’re busy testing our pollution response equipment, to ensure its full operational readiness.   Every year, we test selected equipment systems through full deployment and operation on water, in order to check their operation and ensure proper functionality.   This allows us to maintain our pollution response equipment in top condition and available around the clock. Find out more about our pollution response services: https://lnkd.in/d9g6ApZg #pollutionresponse #sustainability #cooperation #Europe

Our Executive Director Maja Markovčić Kostelac today addressed the Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition on the topic of “Committing to a Just and Equitable Energy Transition in Shipping.” Ms. Markovčić Kostelac briefed delegates on EMSA’s work to support maritime decarbonisation, including in the context of FuelEU Maritime and the extension of the EU Emissions Trading System to the maritime transport sector. She also gave an overview of EMSA’s work in the area of alternative fuels. Ms Markovčić Kostelac also toured the Maritime Innovation Lab in the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

Today we launch the NAVISON report – the first pan-European report to provide historical and future forecast underwater noise data for all European seas. NAVISON maps underwater noise levels in all European seas for the first time using a single methodology. This allows quantitative like-for-like comparisons of shipping contributions to ambient sound between regions, vessel categories, and years right across EU waters. NAVISON also uses forecast sound maps to predict the future impact of maritime technology and operational measures on the mitigation of underwater noise caused by shipping for 2023, 2040, and 2050. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/dbx_dCZq #maritime #underwaternoise #sustainability #EMSA #EuropeanMaritimeSafetyAgency 

Don’t miss this chance to join EMSA as an officer for Maritime Digital Solutions! Our deadline for applications is just one week away. 🔹 Position: Officer – Maritime Digital Solutions (Reserve List) 📌 Post Reference: EMSA/AD/2024/17 📍 Unit 3.2: Maritime Digital Solutions 💼 Key Responsibilities: managing IT systems to support the EU Ship Source Pollution (SSP) Directive; participating in the design, development and maintenance of maritime digital solutions (e.g. CleanSeaNet, SSP public portal, etc.); drafting technical and functional specifications and reviewing business requirements; among others. 🗓️ Closing Date: 17 October 2024 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dRwMVWVD EU Careers by EPSO

Since 2007, EMSA has been operating CleanSeaNet – the near real time European satellite-based oil spill monitoring and vessel detection service. 🛰️🛳️ The service analyses satellite images to offer participating States assistance in pollution identification and tracking, monitoring, and identifying possible polluters. Through CleanSeaNet, we support a whole range of different participating authorities, including helping French authorities to protect the seas around La Réunion. #WorldSpaceWeek #satellites #maritime #pollution #WSW2024 

We mark World Space Week with some stunning images from our Earth Observation services! 🛰️ Earth Observation is a key activity here at EMSA.   Last year alone we provided over 16 000 Earth Observation images to Member State administration and EU institutions, covering a sea surface area of over 1.5 billion km2. Through our CleanSeaNet service, we offer assistance to participating States to help in identifying and tracing oil pollution on the sea surface, monitoring accidental pollution during emergencies, and contributing to the identification of polluters.   And the Copernicus Maritime Surveillance Service, implemented by EMSA, provides high quality satellite images and value-added products which support the monitoring of human activity at sea.   Find out more about satellite-based services at EMSA: https://lnkd.in/d8G6w3pa   #earthobservation #satelliteimaging #worldspaceweek #WSW2024  

As part of the #SARex2024 performed in the Adriatic Sea, the Slovenian Maritime Administration, European Fisheries Control Agency - EFCA, Italian Coast Guard, , and EMSA have tested sharing information through the Common Information Sharing Environment #CISE This activity showcased the use of CISE in a multidimensional operation that require cross-sector and cross-border cooperation, and swift point-to-point information exchange among different maritime operations centres. 🗓️Find out more about different use cases of CISE at the upcoming high-level event on 17 October in Brussels: https://lnkd.in/dZk_Kz33

“Cybersecurity is a multifaceted risk that goes beyond technology…no single organisation can address this risk alone. Broader cooperation and sharing of relevant information are needed.” 🔐️🌐    Our Executive Director Maja Markovčić Kostelac today opened the 3rd EMSA Maritime Cybersecurity Conference at our Lisbon headquarters.    Today’s conference gathers experts from the European Commission, EU Agencies, and representatives of Member State administrations to exchange information and best practices on maritime cybersecurity. 🇪🇺 #cybersecurity #maritime #safety #shipping

This week the Adriatic Sea Search and Rescue Exercise (#SARex2024) took place, an important exercise aimed at improving regional maritime safety. Maritime authorities from Croatia, Italy and Slovenia – with support from EMSA and EFCA – worked together to test their collaborative capabilities and coordination across their respective Search and Rescue regions in the northern Adriatic Sea. Key focus areas of #SARex2024: 🔷 Emergency Operations: A simulated maritime accident in the Gulf of Trieste required rescue teams from Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia – coordinated by MRCCs and MRSCs in Rijeka, Pula, Rome, Trieste, Venice, and Koper – to locate a vessel in distress, assess pollution and implement a coordinated action plan. 🔷 Communication & Coordination: The drill tested communication and coordination between MRCCs in Croatia, Italy and Slovenia. In a simulated scenario, MRCC Koper received distress information, coordinating rescue efforts with the other participating MRCCs and MRSCs. Practical and tabletop exercises helped evaluate decision-making and resource deployment for real-time situations. 🔷 Environmental Preparedness: A simulated pollution monitoring drill helped to strengthen regional readiness for potential maritime environmental incidents. 🔷 CISE Testing: The exercise used the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE) to exchange crucial data on risks like underwater critical maritime infrastructure damage and illegal maritime activities. The Adriatic Sea #SARex2024 concluded successfully, thanks to the dedication and coordinated efforts of all participating teams. Their collaboration has reinforced cross-border coordination and regional emergency preparedness across the respective Search and Rescue regions of Croatia, Italy and Slovenia in the northern Adriatic Sea with the support of EMSA, European Fisheries Control Agency - EFCA and Frontex. The exercise not only achieved its objectives but also highlighted areas for future improvement. A big thank you to everyone involved – your hard work will help to ensure continued progress in maritime safety. 🔗 More at: https://lnkd.in/geJ3D6PW #MaritimeSafety #EuropeanCoastGuardCooperation #CISE

Exciting Career Opportunities at EMSA! There is still time to apply for the following two positions in our maritime digital solutions team: 🔹 Position: Officer - Maritime Digital Solutions (Reserve List) 📌 Post Reference: EMSA/AD/2024/12 📍 Unit 3.2: Maritime Digital Solutions 💼 Key Responsibilities: Managing IT systems in support of EU maritime legislation in the area of Port State Control inspections, developing and maintaining THETIS services, configuring technical set-ups, handling Helpdesk duties, and drafting business requirements. 🗓️ Closing Date: 8 October 2024 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dpJWS5ui 🔹 Position: Officer - Maritime Digital Solutions (Reserve List) 📌 Post Reference: EMSA/AD/2024/16 📍 Unit 3.2: Maritime Digital Solutions 💼 Key Responsibilities: Managing IT systems, designing and maintaining digital solutions, drafting specifications, handling contracts, supporting stakeholders, and participating in technical groups for IT systems supporting EU maritime legislation. 🗓️ Closing Date: 10 October 2024 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d5z7KUNu EU Careers by EPSO