European Maritime Safety Agency
Maritime TransportationLisbon, Portugal201-500 Employees
The European Maritime Safety Agency is a European Union body focused on maritime safety, pollution prevention by ships, and security on board vessels. It provides technical and scientific support to the European Commission and EU Member States to develop and implement EU maritime legislation, while strengthening cooperation among Member States across key areas. The agency also maintains operational capabilities in oil pollution preparedness, detection, and response, and sits at the core of the EU’s maritime safety network through collaboration with a wide range of industry stakeholders and public bodies. Based in Lisboa, Portugal, EMSA operates within the maritime transportation sector, contributing to safer and more environmentally responsible maritime activities. With a workforce drawn from the mid-size category, the organization emphasizes coordination and technical assistance to its EU partners and maritime authorities.