Maritime security strategy

The strategy aims to protect the strategic maritime interests of the European Union worldwide, such as

• overall security and peace
• rule of law and freedom of navigation
• external border control
• maritime infrastructure (ports, underwater pipelines and cables, windfarms etc.)
• natural resources and environmental health
• climate change preparedness

Strengthening the link between internal and external security, the EUMSS combines the objectives of the European Security Union strategy with blue economy topics.

The EUMSS is implemented through an action plan addressing 5 key areas

• international cooperation
• maritime surveillance
• capability development, research and innovation
• risk management
• education and training

Through close cooperation and coordination, the EU can make better use of resources, and enter more effective and credible international partnerships.

The action plan addresses security as well specific challenges in the EU sea basins and global maritime hotspots such as the Gulf of Guinea, Horn of Africa-Red Sea, South-East Asia and Arctic.

The actions foreseen contribute to the implementation of the EU global strategy, the EU internal security strategy, the Council conclusions on global maritime security, and the communication on international ocean governance.

The 2020 report on the implementation of EUMSS action plan highlights the latest activities performed by EU countries and EU bodies in this field.

European Union Maritime Security Strategy

• European Security Union strategy
• EU Global Strategy
• Common information sharing environment (CISE)
• Coast-guard cooperation

European Union Maritime Security Strategy

EU maritime security: from strategy to action