Navigating Maritime Security: Addressing Europe’s Critical Challenges Today and Tomorrow

The aim of this session is to present the current state of maritime security from the EU perspective, while addressing the current and future challenges that must be tackled to safeguard the EU’s maritime security interests, and our citizens and economic activities at sea. This event will delve into key issues such as the resilience and protection of critical maritime infrastructures (CMI), tackling shadow fleet activities, coast guard cooperation, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) with a focus on the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE), and the integration of unmanned capabilities and technology. Furthermore, these topics will be examined in the context of the Ocean Pact and the European Maritime Security Strategy, highlighting their relevance to both policy-making and practical implementation. By bringing together experts from the policy domain and field operations, the event seeks to forge a comprehensive and holistic framework—a blend of regulatory insight and practical experience.