MAR-ICE support for chemical emergencies at sea extended by another five years
EMSA, Cefic and Cedre have amended their three-party Cooperation Agreement to extend the MAR-ICE service until the end of 2027
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) together with the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) and the Centre for Documentation, Research and Experimentation on Accidental Water Pollution (Cedre) have amended their three-party Cooperation Agreement to extend the MAR-ICE service until the end of 2027, thereby offering continued support in the event of chemical emergencies at sea.
After 15 years of cooperation, the MAR-ICE network, which provides support to coastal states of European Union and EFTA members in responding to maritime accidents involving chemicals or hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) , will continue to provide, at short notice, information and expert advice on chemical substances in the event of maritime pollution at different levels.
Cedre is the operational point of contact for this service since its creation in 2008
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