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  1. Sustainability
  2. Operational Pollution Response Services

Pollution Response Services

  • Network of Standby Oil Spill Response Vessels
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  • Equipment Assistance Service
    • EAS Info-sheets
  • Chemical Spill Response
    • MAR-CIS Infosheets
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Relevant Legislation

  • Regulation (EU) No 100/2013

Operational Pollution Response Services

Network of Stand-by Oil Spill Response Vessels
EMSA’s contracted vessels have been specifically adapted for oil spill response operations and are on stand-by, carrying out their usual commercial activities.
Vessels Inventory - Info-sheets
Regardless of their area of commercial operations, all vessels in the EMSA network can be mobilised for response to an oil spill anywhere in European waters and shared sea basins.

The Agency offers a range of services to help coastal States around Europe respond quickly, effectively and efficiently to oil or chemical marine pollution incidents from ships and oil and gas installations.

The services offered by the Agency can be described as a “toolbox” from which the requesting State can pick and choose the most suitable response means. Through these services, EMSA aims to complement and top-up existing response resources at national and regional level.

The Agency sustains the operational readiness of these services, through dedicated drills and exercises, and organises their quick mobilisation when requested. Once activated, the relevant services are operated under the control and responsibility of the requesting party. The services are available at the request of EU member states, EFTA/EEA countries and neighbouring countries sharing a regional sea basin with the EU.

Recently Published - Oil Spill Response Services

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Brezzamare
Brezzamare
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Bahia Tres
Bahia Tres
19.11.2024
Interdisciplinary Practical Guidelines on Oil Spill ...
Interdisciplinary Practical Guidelines on Oil Spill Sampling in Europe
23.10.2024
EMSA RPAS Services for Maritime Surveillance 2017-2023
EMSA RPAS Services for Maritime Surveillance 2017-2023
25.07.2024
Lamor portable emergency offloading pumping system - HNS ...
Lamor portable emergency offloading pumping system - HNS air pump
11.04.2024
Network of Stand-by Oil Spill Response Vessels: Drills and ...
Network of Stand-by Oil Spill Response Vessels: Drills and Exercises. Annual Report 2023
09.04.2024
Vingaren
Vingaren
21.03.2024
MAR-ICE Network - Fifth review and evaluation of the ...
MAR-ICE Network - Fifth review and evaluation of the MAR-ICE network covering its operation from Jan...
20.03.2024

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EMSA participates in Operation Breeze
EMSA participates in Operation Breeze
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