EMSA has launched a preliminary market consultation focused on gathering information on the market structure, proven technical solutions and players related to the provision of emissions monitoring services based on sensors on board lightweight RPAS (LRPAS). Send your contributions by 22.8.2025 Access the on-line questionnaire
A Multipurpose Maritime Operation, led by EMSA in cooperation with the maritime authorities of Belgium and France and the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), has been launched today in La Manche and the southern section of the North Sea. The operation aims to support the maritime authorities of Belgium and France across a variety of coast guard functions and has been launched on their ...
EMSA is now active in nine separate operations across 10 Member States and from on board two European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) patrol vessels. These operations benefit over 20 national authorities with maritime responsibilities. In the Baltic Sea, since May, EMSA's RPAS service has been providing comprehensive maritime surveillance to the Estonian Navy, the Finnish Border Guard, and the ...
EMSA RPAS services are deployed at the request of users from EU Member State Authorities and EU Agencies. Please find below annual maps showing where RPAS operations have taken place each year since 2018. Year 2024 Year 2023 Year 2022 Year 2021 Year 2020 Year 2019 Year 2018
This report provides a comprehensive overview of EMSA's RPAS services, summarizing key outcomes from 2017 to 2023 and evaluating their use in the maritime domain. This evaluation is informed by feedback from coast guard authorities and aims to facilitate the ongoing development of RPAS Services. Additionally, it seeks to share insights with maritime authorities interested in establishing their ...
A Multipurpose Maritime Operation, led by EMSA in cooperation with the maritime authorities of Belgium and France and the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), is underway in La Manche and the southern section of the North Sea. The operation aims to support the maritime authorities of Belgium and France across a variety of coast guard functions and has been launched on their request. Until ...
EMSA has begun a four-month remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) service in the North Sea, supporting the Royal Danish Navy and Danish Customs. The service uses a new Hybrid Quadcopter with fixed wing and vertical take-off and landing capabilities; the first time this model has been deployed in an EMSA RPAS operation. The RPAS service is delivered by EMSA through the contractor Nordic ...
Keeping ports safe and secure requires a variety of different daily monitoring activities which can be challenging, especially when dealing with a large surface area. Ports engaged in global trade are responsible for the safety and security of the many millions of containers and freight tons which transit yearly through the kilometers of quays and storage areas, interconnecting to other ships ...