The Port of Aveiro hosted the 7th POLAMPORTOS Meeting, bringing together representatives from the National Maritime Authority, Docapesca and Portugal’s national port authorities.
The meeting provided an opportunity to share experiences and best practices and strengthen institutional cooperation in preventing and combating marine pollution.
The programme also included a demonstration of a pollution response vessel provided by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), as well as presentations of specialised equipment and technical solutions.
Another contribution towards strengthening coordination and national response capabilities in the protection of the marine environment.
The POLAMPORTOS group was established in 2010 to bring together the main national authorities and entities responsible for preventing and combating marine pollution caused by hydrocarbons and other hazardous substances.
The group's main objective is to promote cooperation and coordination between the entities involved, helping to strengthen national capabilities in marine pollution prevention, preparedness and response.
