Safe Seas: turning shared maritime interests into global security responsabilities EESC – 24 March 2015 European Community Shipowners’ Associations Lieselot Marinus

Introduction to ECSA Established in 1965 National shipowner associations EU + Norway All trades – all sectors Based in Brussels – interlocutor EU institutions Partner in EU maritime social dialogue

Maritime security

Piracy

East Africa: Success due to a combination of tools: −Military presence −Best management practices −Private security −On land EU involvement crucial. No definite solution, need to look beyond 2016.

West Africa Urgent need for concrete action: -Military presence outside territorial waters -Local navies / coastguards to ensure security in territorial waters and ports -Law enforcement -Private security -Information on maritime picture & events EU role via diplomatic pressure, development aid (capacity building), mapping, … Look forward to concrete action plan of GoG Strategy Piracy

Large rescue operations at sea – refugee crisis in the Med

In 2014, a total of illegal migrants crossed the Mediterranean sea Italy Mare Nostrum (search and rescue) ended EU operation Triton (border protection) Master has an obligation to render assistance to those in distress at sea (UNCLOS, 98(1); SOLAS V/33,1) Large rescue operations at sea – refugee crisis in the Med

people rescued by merchant ships in 2014 (UNHCR) Security, safety, health and legal concerns EU comprehensive response needed & urgent Short term: EU Member States to increase resources and support for Search and Rescue operations in the Med Large rescue operations at sea – refugee crisis in the Med

Cyber security Cyber security is important threat Maritime carriers are global and mobile operators NIS Directive will create problems with regard to implementation and compliance – risks to be counterproductive International approach more fit for shipping sector ISPS code requests vesses to take account of all security threats, including cyber security Guidance is developed by BIMCO, ICS, Intertanko and Intercargo – in context of IMO

Lieselot Marinus – Director Trade and Shipping Policy European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) Rue Ducale, Hertogstraat 67/2 – B-1000 Brussels – – 11