73rd Stakeholders Advisory Group on Maritime Security meeting and 94th Maritime Security Committee meeting – Brussels

11 June 2024

On the 11^th of June, 2024, FEPORT attended the 73^rd meeting of the Stakeholders Advisory Group on Maritime Security (SAGMAS) and the 94^th Maritime Security Committee meeting.

During the meeting, key topics were discussed. The Commission presented findings from the Report on the implementation of the Port Security Directive 2019-2023. In the context of passenger ship security, it was agreed that no immediate further actions were necessary following a recent risk assessment, though future discussions may be revisited if needed. Reports were also given on the EU Maritime Security Strategy, including an overview of discussions during the BE Presidency Seminar on Maritime Security.

EMSA informed the committee about the IMO’s Correspondence Group on remote ISPS verifications. The Commission reported on the 2^nd Transport Cybersecurity Conference held in Brussels on the 2^nd of May 2024, and EMSA announced that the 3^rd EMSA Maritime Cybersecurity Conference will be held on the 3^rd of October 2024 in Lisbon.