The EU’s maritime security strategy is built upon closer collaboration within the EU, across regional and national levels. The updated will contribute to maintaining and improving maritime security in European sea basins and beyond.

To protect the EU's interests, the EU will step up under the following strategic actions:

• protect EU interests at sea - citizens, economy, infrastructure, and borders;
• protect our natural resources and the marine environment;
• uphold international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea;
• react promptly and effectively to growing threats (e.g., cyber and hybrid threats);
• ensure relevant training and education to counter threats (e.g., cyber skills).