Newsletter August 2021

In this issue: Practical guide for European cooperation on coast guard activities adopted by the EU Commission; EMSA launches new cloud-based Marinfo service with expanded datasets and capabilities; EMSA inspection database covers new legal provisions governing port facilities for waste from ships; EMSA chairs IMO working group on Port State Control harmonisation; EMSA supports BREEZE operational exercise in Bulgaria with broad range of pollution response assets; EMSA stand-by vessel the Monte Anaga becomes the ninth vessel of the fleet to be equipped with RPAS; RPAS flights continue throughout the summer supporting member state authorities across Europe; Representatives from El PAcCTO European cooperation programme introduced to EMSA’s law enforcement support capabilities.