@susan-steele.bsky.social
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📍 At the Port of Mindelo, our Executive Director, @susan-steele.bsky.social , and Head of Unit 3, Mario Santos, joined the Portuguese Secretary of State for Fisheries to mark the conclusion of the inspector exchange under the #WASOP project.
#OceanGovernance #IUUfishing #EUandCaboVerde
#OceanGovernance #IUUfishing #EUandCaboVerde
November 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📍 At the Port of Mindelo, our Executive Director, @susan-steele.bsky.social , and Head of Unit 3, Mario Santos, joined the Portuguese Secretary of State for Fisheries to mark the conclusion of the inspector exchange under the #WASOP project.
#OceanGovernance #IUUfishing #EUandCaboVerde
#OceanGovernance #IUUfishing #EUandCaboVerde
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🎙️“The Mediterranean is vital to Europe’s blue economy and biodiversity.” — @susan-steele.bsky.social , EFCA ED
With the #MediterraneanPact paving the way for closer collaboration, EFCA’s role will be more crucial than ever in ensuring a level playing field & safeguarding our seas.
#EFCA20
With the #MediterraneanPact paving the way for closer collaboration, EFCA’s role will be more crucial than ever in ensuring a level playing field & safeguarding our seas.
#EFCA20
November 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🎙️“The Mediterranean is vital to Europe’s blue economy and biodiversity.” — @susan-steele.bsky.social , EFCA ED
With the #MediterraneanPact paving the way for closer collaboration, EFCA’s role will be more crucial than ever in ensuring a level playing field & safeguarding our seas.
#EFCA20
With the #MediterraneanPact paving the way for closer collaboration, EFCA’s role will be more crucial than ever in ensuring a level playing field & safeguarding our seas.
#EFCA20
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🌍 Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social attended the Vigo Global Summit 2025, where leaders and experts discussed the global challenges shaping our future — from geopolitics to sustainability.
🤝 Thank you to Zona Franca de Vigo for the invitation and for hosting this inspiring event.
🤝 Thank you to Zona Franca de Vigo for the invitation and for hosting this inspiring event.
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🌍 Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social attended the Vigo Global Summit 2025, where leaders and experts discussed the global challenges shaping our future — from geopolitics to sustainability.
🤝 Thank you to Zona Franca de Vigo for the invitation and for hosting this inspiring event.
🤝 Thank you to Zona Franca de Vigo for the invitation and for hosting this inspiring event.
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🌊The Blue Atlantic Forum continues in Baiona
Our Executive Director took part in today’s session on “Los retos de la sostenibilidad en la gestión de la economía azul”, sharing EFCA’s work on sustainable fisheries & cooperation in #FisheriesControl across the Atlantic.
#BAF
@susan-steele.bsky.social
Our Executive Director took part in today’s session on “Los retos de la sostenibilidad en la gestión de la economía azul”, sharing EFCA’s work on sustainable fisheries & cooperation in #FisheriesControl across the Atlantic.
#BAF
@susan-steele.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🌊The Blue Atlantic Forum continues in Baiona
Our Executive Director took part in today’s session on “Los retos de la sostenibilidad en la gestión de la economía azul”, sharing EFCA’s work on sustainable fisheries & cooperation in #FisheriesControl across the Atlantic.
#BAF
@susan-steele.bsky.social
Our Executive Director took part in today’s session on “Los retos de la sostenibilidad en la gestión de la economía azul”, sharing EFCA’s work on sustainable fisheries & cooperation in #FisheriesControl across the Atlantic.
#BAF
@susan-steele.bsky.social
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#HappeningNow 📢 Debate at the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries with our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social
Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead
📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead
📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
December 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
#HappeningNow 📢 Debate at the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries with our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social
Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead
📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead
📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
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Member States highlighted the impact of coordinated operations, training and inspector exchanges for effective Baltic fisheries control.
They also visited the Ocean Protector and met the multinational team soon heading on mission.
Thank you for joining #EFCA20 !
#BalticSea
They also visited the Ocean Protector and met the multinational team soon heading on mission.
Thank you for joining #EFCA20 !
#BalticSea
December 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Member States highlighted the impact of coordinated operations, training and inspector exchanges for effective Baltic fisheries control.
They also visited the Ocean Protector and met the multinational team soon heading on mission.
Thank you for joining #EFCA20 !
#BalticSea
They also visited the Ocean Protector and met the multinational team soon heading on mission.
Thank you for joining #EFCA20 !
#BalticSea
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📍#EFCA20 kicks off in Gdynia
Our Executive Director leads a panel with Finland, Poland & Lithuania on #FisheriesControl in the Baltic & priorities for the next 20 years.
Meanwhile, Our #OceanProtector has sailed to Gdynia with a joint team of Estonian and Polish inspectors.
#BalticSea #WeAssist
Our Executive Director leads a panel with Finland, Poland & Lithuania on #FisheriesControl in the Baltic & priorities for the next 20 years.
Meanwhile, Our #OceanProtector has sailed to Gdynia with a joint team of Estonian and Polish inspectors.
#BalticSea #WeAssist
December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
📍#EFCA20 kicks off in Gdynia
Our Executive Director leads a panel with Finland, Poland & Lithuania on #FisheriesControl in the Baltic & priorities for the next 20 years.
Meanwhile, Our #OceanProtector has sailed to Gdynia with a joint team of Estonian and Polish inspectors.
#BalticSea #WeAssist
Our Executive Director leads a panel with Finland, Poland & Lithuania on #FisheriesControl in the Baltic & priorities for the next 20 years.
Meanwhile, Our #OceanProtector has sailed to Gdynia with a joint team of Estonian and Polish inspectors.
#BalticSea #WeAssist
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🎥 Meet Piotr — fisheries inspector in Poland.
From vessel inspections to coastal patrols, his work adapts to changing weather and operational needs — sometimes requiring duty on weekends or holidays to ensure effective #FisheriesControl in the #BalticSea.
#MeetTheInspectors
From vessel inspections to coastal patrols, his work adapts to changing weather and operational needs — sometimes requiring duty on weekends or holidays to ensure effective #FisheriesControl in the #BalticSea.
#MeetTheInspectors
December 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🎥 Meet Piotr — fisheries inspector in Poland.
From vessel inspections to coastal patrols, his work adapts to changing weather and operational needs — sometimes requiring duty on weekends or holidays to ensure effective #FisheriesControl in the #BalticSea.
#MeetTheInspectors
From vessel inspections to coastal patrols, his work adapts to changing weather and operational needs — sometimes requiring duty on weekends or holidays to ensure effective #FisheriesControl in the #BalticSea.
#MeetTheInspectors
It was an exceptional week for me, as I learned that EFCA’s administrative board unanimously adopted the decision to renew my mandate as EFCA’s Executive Director for 5 years. I am grateful to the European Commission, EFCA’s administrative Board, all of the staff of the agency for their support.
📰New #PressRelease
EFCA’s Administrative Board adopts its Work Programme and Budget and renews the mandate of the Executive Director for a second mandate
🔗Read more: www.efca.europa.eu/en/Press-rel...
@susansteele.bsky.social
EFCA’s Administrative Board adopts its Work Programme and Budget and renews the mandate of the Executive Director for a second mandate
🔗Read more: www.efca.europa.eu/en/Press-rel...
@susansteele.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
It was an exceptional week for me, as I learned that EFCA’s administrative board unanimously adopted the decision to renew my mandate as EFCA’s Executive Director for 5 years. I am grateful to the European Commission, EFCA’s administrative Board, all of the staff of the agency for their support.
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🌊“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”
Our Executive Director at the European Coast Guard Functions Forum plenary in Rome, under the Italian Coast Guard’s Chairmanship.
Strengthening #MaritimeSecurity through shared experience, innovation, & trust.
#EUAgencies
Our Executive Director at the European Coast Guard Functions Forum plenary in Rome, under the Italian Coast Guard’s Chairmanship.
Strengthening #MaritimeSecurity through shared experience, innovation, & trust.
#EUAgencies
September 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🌊“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”
Our Executive Director at the European Coast Guard Functions Forum plenary in Rome, under the Italian Coast Guard’s Chairmanship.
Strengthening #MaritimeSecurity through shared experience, innovation, & trust.
#EUAgencies
Our Executive Director at the European Coast Guard Functions Forum plenary in Rome, under the Italian Coast Guard’s Chairmanship.
Strengthening #MaritimeSecurity through shared experience, innovation, & trust.
#EUAgencies
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🌊 Today at the Mediterranean Coast Guard Functions Forum in Rome
A space for real exchange & joint action in the Med.
🗣️ “Fish don’t see borders — that’s why coast guard cooperation across the Mediterranean is essential.” — Susan Steele, EFCA Executive Director
#WeAssist
A space for real exchange & joint action in the Med.
🗣️ “Fish don’t see borders — that’s why coast guard cooperation across the Mediterranean is essential.” — Susan Steele, EFCA Executive Director
#WeAssist
September 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🌊 Today at the Mediterranean Coast Guard Functions Forum in Rome
A space for real exchange & joint action in the Med.
🗣️ “Fish don’t see borders — that’s why coast guard cooperation across the Mediterranean is essential.” — Susan Steele, EFCA Executive Director
#WeAssist
A space for real exchange & joint action in the Med.
🗣️ “Fish don’t see borders — that’s why coast guard cooperation across the Mediterranean is essential.” — Susan Steele, EFCA Executive Director
#WeAssist
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🌍Final stop in Rome: the Global #CoastGuard Summit begins, co-chaired for the first time by Italy & Japan
EFCA joins 120+ countries to discuss AI, ocean preservation & shared maritime challenges.
🤝Global challenges call for global solutions— and stronger #cooperation at sea.
#CGGS
EFCA joins 120+ countries to discuss AI, ocean preservation & shared maritime challenges.
🤝Global challenges call for global solutions— and stronger #cooperation at sea.
#CGGS
September 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🌍Final stop in Rome: the Global #CoastGuard Summit begins, co-chaired for the first time by Italy & Japan
EFCA joins 120+ countries to discuss AI, ocean preservation & shared maritime challenges.
🤝Global challenges call for global solutions— and stronger #cooperation at sea.
#CGGS
EFCA joins 120+ countries to discuss AI, ocean preservation & shared maritime challenges.
🤝Global challenges call for global solutions— and stronger #cooperation at sea.
#CGGS
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#MMO Adria 2025 is underway
Led by EFCA, in close cooperation with Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social, the MMO strengthens #EUCoastGuard cooperation to:
🔹Protect the marine environment
🔹Enhance #FisheriesControl
🔹Support cross-border operations
📰 bit.ly/3VdZoZP
Led by EFCA, in close cooperation with Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social, the MMO strengthens #EUCoastGuard cooperation to:
🔹Protect the marine environment
🔹Enhance #FisheriesControl
🔹Support cross-border operations
📰 bit.ly/3VdZoZP
September 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
#MMO Adria 2025 is underway
Led by EFCA, in close cooperation with Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social, the MMO strengthens #EUCoastGuard cooperation to:
🔹Protect the marine environment
🔹Enhance #FisheriesControl
🔹Support cross-border operations
📰 bit.ly/3VdZoZP
Led by EFCA, in close cooperation with Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social, the MMO strengthens #EUCoastGuard cooperation to:
🔹Protect the marine environment
🔹Enhance #FisheriesControl
🔹Support cross-border operations
📰 bit.ly/3VdZoZP
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🌊 We joined the launch of the new ocean patrol vessel “Duque de Ahumada” of the Spanish Guardia Civil in Vigo.
Our Executive Director congratulated the Spanish authorities on this new vessel, which will reinforce maritime surveillance & the fight against illegal activities.
👏
Our Executive Director congratulated the Spanish authorities on this new vessel, which will reinforce maritime surveillance & the fight against illegal activities.
👏
September 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🌊 We joined the launch of the new ocean patrol vessel “Duque de Ahumada” of the Spanish Guardia Civil in Vigo.
Our Executive Director congratulated the Spanish authorities on this new vessel, which will reinforce maritime surveillance & the fight against illegal activities.
👏
Our Executive Director congratulated the Spanish authorities on this new vessel, which will reinforce maritime surveillance & the fight against illegal activities.
👏
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🤝Today, our team, led by our Executive Director, welcomed the Dutch Inspector General at our premises.
We presented EFCA’s activities with a focus on:
🔹The #NorthSea #JointDeploymentPlan
🔹Training and capacity building
🔹EFCA Operational Assets
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
We presented EFCA’s activities with a focus on:
🔹The #NorthSea #JointDeploymentPlan
🔹Training and capacity building
🔹EFCA Operational Assets
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
September 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🤝Today, our team, led by our Executive Director, welcomed the Dutch Inspector General at our premises.
We presented EFCA’s activities with a focus on:
🔹The #NorthSea #JointDeploymentPlan
🔹Training and capacity building
🔹EFCA Operational Assets
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
We presented EFCA’s activities with a focus on:
🔹The #NorthSea #JointDeploymentPlan
🔹Training and capacity building
🔹EFCA Operational Assets
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
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🚢 Our #OceanProtector joined the #REPMUS25 exercise off Setúbal to test advanced monitoring tech.
📡 RPAS deployed with Portuguese authorities
🎯 Training on fisheries inspection goals
🛟 Focus on safer team operations
#Innovation + cooperation = better #FisheriesControl 🌊
#MaritimeUnmmanedSystems
📡 RPAS deployed with Portuguese authorities
🎯 Training on fisheries inspection goals
🛟 Focus on safer team operations
#Innovation + cooperation = better #FisheriesControl 🌊
#MaritimeUnmmanedSystems
September 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🚢 Our #OceanProtector joined the #REPMUS25 exercise off Setúbal to test advanced monitoring tech.
📡 RPAS deployed with Portuguese authorities
🎯 Training on fisheries inspection goals
🛟 Focus on safer team operations
#Innovation + cooperation = better #FisheriesControl 🌊
#MaritimeUnmmanedSystems
📡 RPAS deployed with Portuguese authorities
🎯 Training on fisheries inspection goals
🛟 Focus on safer team operations
#Innovation + cooperation = better #FisheriesControl 🌊
#MaritimeUnmmanedSystems
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During the exercise, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Portuguese Minister of Defence aboard the Ocean Protector, where our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social
presented EFCA’s operational work & technological capabilities.
#MaritimeUnmmanedSystems #Technologies #EUAgencies
presented EFCA’s operational work & technological capabilities.
#MaritimeUnmmanedSystems #Technologies #EUAgencies
September 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
During the exercise, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Portuguese Minister of Defence aboard the Ocean Protector, where our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social
presented EFCA’s operational work & technological capabilities.
#MaritimeUnmmanedSystems #Technologies #EUAgencies
presented EFCA’s operational work & technological capabilities.
#MaritimeUnmmanedSystems #Technologies #EUAgencies
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Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social joined the opening of @fao.org's international training on fisheries monitoring, control & surveillance in Vigo.
Officers from Latin America & the Caribbean will boost skills to combat #IUUfishing — with EFCA contributing on regional coordination.
Officers from Latin America & the Caribbean will boost skills to combat #IUUfishing — with EFCA contributing on regional coordination.
July 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social joined the opening of @fao.org's international training on fisheries monitoring, control & surveillance in Vigo.
Officers from Latin America & the Caribbean will boost skills to combat #IUUfishing — with EFCA contributing on regional coordination.
Officers from Latin America & the Caribbean will boost skills to combat #IUUfishing — with EFCA contributing on regional coordination.
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EFCA at the core of new EU initiatives for sustainable fisheries and oceans.🌍⚓️
From the new Fisheries Control Regulation to the EU Ocean Pact, this is what EU Commissioner for Oceans & Fisheries,
Costas Kadis, highlighted during his visit to EFCA.
#SustainableFisheries
@susan-steele.bsky.social
From the new Fisheries Control Regulation to the EU Ocean Pact, this is what EU Commissioner for Oceans & Fisheries,
Costas Kadis, highlighted during his visit to EFCA.
#SustainableFisheries
@susan-steele.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
EFCA at the core of new EU initiatives for sustainable fisheries and oceans.🌍⚓️
From the new Fisheries Control Regulation to the EU Ocean Pact, this is what EU Commissioner for Oceans & Fisheries,
Costas Kadis, highlighted during his visit to EFCA.
#SustainableFisheries
@susan-steele.bsky.social
From the new Fisheries Control Regulation to the EU Ocean Pact, this is what EU Commissioner for Oceans & Fisheries,
Costas Kadis, highlighted during his visit to EFCA.
#SustainableFisheries
@susan-steele.bsky.social
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Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social spoke at the International Conference on Marine Protected Areas in Bodø.
Learn how EFCA supports fisheries restricted areas through risk-based #JointDeploymentPlans, enhanced surveillance & regional cooperation.
👉https://bit.ly/3Gw3qcl
Learn how EFCA supports fisheries restricted areas through risk-based #JointDeploymentPlans, enhanced surveillance & regional cooperation.
👉https://bit.ly/3Gw3qcl
July 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social spoke at the International Conference on Marine Protected Areas in Bodø.
Learn how EFCA supports fisheries restricted areas through risk-based #JointDeploymentPlans, enhanced surveillance & regional cooperation.
👉https://bit.ly/3Gw3qcl
Learn how EFCA supports fisheries restricted areas through risk-based #JointDeploymentPlans, enhanced surveillance & regional cooperation.
👉https://bit.ly/3Gw3qcl
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Our ED @susan-steele.bsky.social at the Annual European #CoastGuard Event, hosted by @frontex.bsky.social in cooperation with EFCA & @emsa-eu.bsky.social.
A key forum to strengthen EU #cooperation on CG functions — from #FisheriesControl to maritime safety & border control.
🔗 coastguard.europa.eu
A key forum to strengthen EU #cooperation on CG functions — from #FisheriesControl to maritime safety & border control.
🔗 coastguard.europa.eu
June 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Our ED @susan-steele.bsky.social at the Annual European #CoastGuard Event, hosted by @frontex.bsky.social in cooperation with EFCA & @emsa-eu.bsky.social.
A key forum to strengthen EU #cooperation on CG functions — from #FisheriesControl to maritime safety & border control.
🔗 coastguard.europa.eu
A key forum to strengthen EU #cooperation on CG functions — from #FisheriesControl to maritime safety & border control.
🔗 coastguard.europa.eu
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🤝 We met with the Maltese Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Animal Rights & the Parliamentary Secretary.
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social thanked the Maltese authorities for their close cooperation & commitment to the international fisheries control schemes in the Mediterranean.
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social thanked the Maltese authorities for their close cooperation & commitment to the international fisheries control schemes in the Mediterranean.
June 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🤝 We met with the Maltese Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Animal Rights & the Parliamentary Secretary.
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social thanked the Maltese authorities for their close cooperation & commitment to the international fisheries control schemes in the Mediterranean.
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social thanked the Maltese authorities for their close cooperation & commitment to the international fisheries control schemes in the Mediterranean.
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🤝 We met with the Maltese Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Animal Rights & the Parliamentary Secretary.
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social thanked the Maltese authorities for their close cooperation & commitment to the international fisheries control schemes in the Mediterranean.
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social thanked the Maltese authorities for their close cooperation & commitment to the international fisheries control schemes in the Mediterranean.
June 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🤝 We met with the Maltese Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Animal Rights & the Parliamentary Secretary.
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social thanked the Maltese authorities for their close cooperation & commitment to the international fisheries control schemes in the Mediterranean.
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social thanked the Maltese authorities for their close cooperation & commitment to the international fisheries control schemes in the Mediterranean.
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“Working together helps us learn from each other & avoid reinventing the wheel.”
Our ED on EFCA’s role in the #EUMSS, in cooperation with @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social :
🔹Coordinating risk assessment & capacity building
🔹Contributing to 18 key actions
🔹coastguard.europa.eu
#EMD2025
Our ED on EFCA’s role in the #EUMSS, in cooperation with @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social :
🔹Coordinating risk assessment & capacity building
🔹Contributing to 18 key actions
🔹coastguard.europa.eu
#EMD2025
May 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
“Working together helps us learn from each other & avoid reinventing the wheel.”
Our ED on EFCA’s role in the #EUMSS, in cooperation with @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social :
🔹Coordinating risk assessment & capacity building
🔹Contributing to 18 key actions
🔹coastguard.europa.eu
#EMD2025
Our ED on EFCA’s role in the #EUMSS, in cooperation with @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social :
🔹Coordinating risk assessment & capacity building
🔹Contributing to 18 key actions
🔹coastguard.europa.eu
#EMD2025
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🚢 Live from our #OceanGuardian at #EuropeanMaritimeDay — curious kids exploring, learning about fisheries control and what life onboard is like for our inspectors. 👩✈️🐟
Visitors of all ages are discovering EFCA’s mission up close 🌊🛥️
#EFCA20 #EMD2025
Visitors of all ages are discovering EFCA’s mission up close 🌊🛥️
#EFCA20 #EMD2025
May 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🚢 Live from our #OceanGuardian at #EuropeanMaritimeDay — curious kids exploring, learning about fisheries control and what life onboard is like for our inspectors. 👩✈️🐟
Visitors of all ages are discovering EFCA’s mission up close 🌊🛥️
#EFCA20 #EMD2025
Visitors of all ages are discovering EFCA’s mission up close 🌊🛥️
#EFCA20 #EMD2025