On 17 July, in the vicinity of Burgas, Bulgaria, EMSA participated in the annual operational exercise Breeze 2026, organised by the Bulgarian Navy together with the Bulgarian Maritime Administration.

The Agency mobilised the stand-by oil spill recovery vessel Amalthia, based in Constanta, Romania. The vessel simulated oil spill recovery with its sweeping arms.

EMSA also mobilised a high-speed oil containment and recovery system, Current Buster 4, from its Equipment Assistance Service (EAS) stockpile in Varna, Bulgaria, which was also deployed at sea by the organisers.

The exercise activities were observed by the President of Republic of Bulgaria

ourse aimed to provide professionals working in maritime administrations with the knowledge and skills required to understand and facilitate the safe and effective adoption of hydrogen as an alternative marine fuel.

This short course is complemented by the EMSA Academy’s Tide Talks webinar on Hydrogen, which will be streamed online on 29^th June, and is open to all.

Find out more about the event here