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EMSA Outlook 2019
Published05.04.2019
This publication presents the main steps the Agency plans to take in 2019 to deliver on its multi-annual strategic objectives. The content is based on the information contained in the Single ...
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New procurement procedure for oil spill recovery vessels
Published05.04.2019In order to strengthen its response capacity network EMSA announces the launch of a procurement procedure to contract new stand-by oil spill recovery vessels in the following areas: Adriatic Sea, ...
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MAR-ICE Network - Fourth review and evaluation of the MAR-ICE Network covering its operation from January 2016 to June 2018
Published04.04.2019
The MAR-ICE Network was established in 2008 through a 3-Party Cooperation Agreement (as amended) between the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), the Centre of Documentation, Research and ...
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Heads of EMSA and Frontex meet to discuss cooperation on European coast guard functions.
Published03.04.2019
Today, EMSA Executive Director Maja Markovčić Kostelac visited the headquarters of Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, where she met with its Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri to ...
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EMSA contingency plan for emergencies activated in response to the Grande America accident
Published14.03.2019
Following the fire on board the Grande America which subsequently sank on 12 March in the Bay of Biscay, EMSA has been providing emergency assistance at the request of the French authorities. It was ...
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Newsletter March 2019
Published13.03.2019
In this issue: European Parliament transport committee welcomes new director; Raising awareness of the upcoming 0.50% sulphur cap on ship fuel; Stepping into a virtual reality to enhance the ...
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Ballast Water Management - Guidance for best practices on sampling
Published01.03.2019
This document provides best practice guidance and a harmonised approach to sampling for compliance in accordance with Article 9 of the IMO Ballast Water Convention 2004. This document has been ...
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Newsletter February 2019
Published07.02.2019
In this issue: Coast guard handbook: meeting with member state representatives; New dispersant stockpiles set up by North Sea and Adriatic Sea; Cooperation to raise cybersecurity awareness across ...
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RPAS drone flights get underway in Spain to assist SASEMAR in its search and rescue and pollution monitoring operations
Published06.02.2019
EMSA’s service of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems is being used by the Spanish maritime safety agency SASEMAR in the southern province of Huelva for the purpose of identifying and monitoring oil ...
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Cooperation to raise cybersecurity awareness across transport modes
Published23.01.2019
The first European Conference on Transport Cybersecurity was held today in EMSA’s premises in Lisbon, gathering 170 representatives from across the various transport modes. The conference was ...
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