EMSA Hosts ECGFF Thematic Workshop on Maritime Challenges in Lisbon
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EMSA hosted the first ECGFF thematic workshop of 2026 in Lisbon on 11-12 February, bringing together representatives from Member State coast guard administrations, the European Commission, ESA, EMSA, EFCA, and Frontex. The workshop addressed geopolitical developments and hybrid threats, maritime decarbonisation, surveillance technologies, and capacity building and training. The event was organised in conjunction with the Italian Chairmanship of the ECGFF.
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EMSA published a news announcement about the ECGFF thematic workshop held at its Lisbon premises on 11-12 February 2026. The workshop, organised with the Italian Chairmanship of the ECGFF, focused on maritime challenges including geopolitical shifts, hybrid threats, maritime decarbonisation, surveillance technologies, and capacity building. Representatives from multiple EU agencies and Member State administrations participated.
The workshop has no direct compliance implications for regulated entities. Maritime operators and coast guard function authorities may benefit from monitoring developments in EU-level cooperation on surveillance services, underwater and aerial capabilities, and multipurpose maritime operations discussed at the event.
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- 2026-02-11
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- Lisbon
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EMSA hosts ECGFF thematic workshop on evolving maritime challenges
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Published 12.02.2026 Updated 12.02.2026
On 11-12 February, EMSA hosted the first thematic workshop of the European Coast Guard Functions Forum (ECGFF) programme for 2026 at its premises in Lisbon. Organised in conjunction with the Italian Chairmanship of the ECGFF, the workshop provided a forum to exchange perspectives and strengthen trust-based cooperation on coast guard functions.
Entitled “Maritime challenges: from addressing geopolitical shifts to capacity building in support of coast guard operations”, the one-and-a-half-day event brought together representatives from Member State administrations with coast guard responsibilities, the European Commission, ESA, EMSA, EFCA and Frontex to discuss current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain and their implications across Europe.
The programme addressed a range of topics shaping today’s maritime operating environment, including geopolitical developments and hybrid threats, the decarbonisation of maritime transport, the use of advanced technologies for maritime surveillance, and the growing importance of capacity building and training.
An opening panel set the scene by inviting panellists to outline key maritime challenges, the actions being taken at national and European level, and lessons learned that could be shared more widely. Speakers included representatives from the European Commission (DG MOVE), national maritime and transport administrations, and coast guard authorities.
Subsequent panels examined the operational and safety implications of maritime decarbonisation, as well as the opportunities and challenges linked to maritime surveillance technologies. Bringing together Member State authorities, EU Agencies, and training and technical experts, the discussions highlighted the value of combining operational, regulatory and technical perspectives.
Dedicated sessions highlighted how EMSA, EFCA, and Frontex support national authorities within their respective mandates. Presentations covered surveillance services, underwater and aerial capabilities, and multipurpose maritime operations, placing agency support in the wider context of joint European efforts alongside national initiatives.
The workshop concluded with a session on capacity building, focusing on trainer development and the use of e-learning and blended learning solutions as enablers of consistent, inclusive and sustainable training across administrations.
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