EMSA issued its outlook for 2021, focusing on the main steps the Agency plans to take, in order to deliver its multi-annual strategic objectives based on the information contained in the Single Programming Document (2021-2023), as adopted by EMSA’s Administrative Board.
According to the Agency:
Given the outbreak of the coronavirus and the impact this has and will continue to have on the Agency’s working practices in 2021, EMSA will make every effort to build on the experience gained in 2020 to make sure the objectives set for the year can be accomplished to the fullest extent possible.
In this publication EMSA’s activities are broadly divided into four thematic areas which are also reflected in the organisation of the Agency.
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Among others, during 2021, the Agency will focus on the following developments for each of these thematic areas:
1.Strengthening its joint capabilities to protect the marine environment, mitigate climate change and rise to new challenges.
In the year ahead, the Agency will be contributing to the European Green Deal – a set of policy initiatives by the European Commission with the overarching aim of making Europe climate neutral in 2050.
2.Raising maritime safety standards across the board and strengthening maritime security in Europe and beyond.
Following the establishment of a reinforced Cooperation Agreement in 2020 reflecting the EMSA 5-Year Strategy, the Agency will continue to provide Integrated Maritime Services (IMS) to support the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) in monitoring of vessels suspected of drug trafficking at sea.
3.Strengthening EMSA’s role as chief information management hub for maritime surveillance and facilitating the simplification of EU shipping using digital solutions.
By integrating and correlating data from EMSA’s applications and external sources, services are delivered responding directly to a user’s specific needs. In 2021, automated behaviour monitoring tools will continue to be developed, with new algorithms offering even more tailored alerts.
4.European cooperation on coastguard functions
European cooperation on coast guard functions refers to the joint work of three EU agencies (EMSA, EFCA and Frontex) and national authorities from across the EU. These functions comprise tasks related to safety and security at sea, such as search and rescue, border control, fisheries control, customs activities and environmental protection. The objective is to bring added value to the national coast guard authorities as well as to promote cooperation among them at EU level.
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