Maritime security has gained increasing importance within the European Union in recent years. The most recent and relevant developments in this area include the adoption, in 2014, of the European Union Maritime Safety Strategy (EUMSS) and the respective Action Plan, revised in 2018, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) promoting its implementation by collecting contributions from the various relevant ministries.
Due to its special interest for Portugal, this issue was one of the priorities of the national program of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (PPUE), and there is a need to promote inter-ministerial coordination in this area. The Interministerial Working Group on Maritime Safety, promoted by the MNE, began in 2020, with the aim of sharing information between the entities in the group and establishing a consolidated national position in the area.
Representatives:
- FCT contact point: Stefano Amaral(stefano.amaral@fct.pt), FCT
Involvement of the FCT:
- The FCT has contributed as an alternate focal point for the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, highlighting the importance and need for technology and innovation in the most recent and relevant developments in this field.
The initiative is supported by the FCT's Oceano Program.
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