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Relevant Legislation

Directive 2002/59/EC (Consolidated Version - 16/03/2011)
Directive 2011/15/EC
Directive 2009/17/EC
Directive 2002/59/EC

SafeSeaNet (2012)

Published

27.02.2012

Maritime Support Services

The Maritime Support Services Operations Centre is at the heart of EMSA’s maritime monitoring and information activities.

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SafeSeaNet Quick Facts

Vessel traffic monitoring system
Based on monitoring AIS (radio) broadcasts from ships
Covers all European coastal waters (over 20,000 vessels)
>12,000 ships/day tracked in EU waters
>100,000,000 AIS positions recorded per month
Service operated by EMSA, provided to Member States authorities
Uses: traffic management, search-and-rescue, banned vessel tracking