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European Fisheries Control Agency - EFCA

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European Fisheries Control Agency - EFCA

This is the official page of the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), an European Union agency.

The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) is a European Union body established in 2005 to organise operational coordination of fisheries control and inspection activities by the Member States and to assist them to cooperate so as to comply with the rules of the Common EU Fisheries Policy in order to ensure its effective and uniform application.

28/05/2026

EU Bluefin tuna fishing season monitoring in the at the core of EFCA coordination 🐟

New 📣 http://bit.ly/4u7GpPv

We are coordinating the fisheries control campaign for bluefin tuna under the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic Joint Deployment Plan, bringing together Member States to jointly implement monitoring, control and surveillance activities throughout the fishing season.

The campaign aims to ensure compliance with international and EU rules for the conservation of bluefin tuna and other highly migratory species.

22/05/2026

At in Limassol, our Executive Director Maja Markovčić Kostelac joined a high-level panel on Maritime Security Cooperation in the EU, alongside Charlina Vitcheva (DG MARE), Dr Susan Steele (European Fisheries Control Agency - EFCA), Aija Kalnaja (Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency), the Chairs of the European and Mediterranean Coast Guard Functions Forums, and Cyprus JRCC.

Key questions on the table:
🔹 How EU agencies and Member States deliver a coordinated response to maritime threats
🔹 The role of the coast guard fora in enhancing information sharing and joint operations
🔹 How frontline Member States can make better use of European instruments and agency support
🔹 Whether the EU needs to recalibrate its maritime security posture as pressure grows on trade routes, energy infrastructure and critical undersea cables

The discussions underlined the value of the European cooperation on coast guard functions framework in supporting Member States across the complex, often overlapping challenges of the maritime security landscape.

Watch the full session on YouTube (from 5:00:00) ⤵️
https://www.youtube.com/live/-uFw8BbZbLQ

21/05/2026

“There’s no doubt that coast guard cooperation benefits every single citizen in Europe.” 🌊🇪🇺

At , our Executive Director highlighted how far European coast guard cooperation has come over the past years, from limited coordination to a strong operational framework between EU agencies and Member States.

In today’s geopolitical context, this cooperation matters more than ever. By working together, we mobilise expertise, share knowledge, and carry out joint operations and exercises at sea, pooling capabilities across the European maritime community.

At EFCA, cooperation with other EU actors is key. Through close collaboration with the European Maritime Safety Agency and Frontex , we strengthen our operational capacity: combining complementary tools and expertise, from aerial surveillance to satellite-based maritime awareness. 🛰️🚁

At the same time, coast guard authorities enhance coordination through continuous information exchange via dedicated platforms supporting real-time operations.

Much work still lies ahead, but the progress achieved by EU agencies and Member States clearly demonstrates the added value of European cooperation in addressing maritime challenges. ⚓

21/05/2026

🔴 LIVE NOW at : Maritime Security Cooperation in the EU

📺 Watch here ⤵️
https://youtube.com/live/-uFw8BbZbLQ

With our Executive Director, Susan Steele, alongside speakers from across the European maritime community.

21/05/2026

🇪🇺 From fisheries control to maritime safety and border cooperation, Europe works better together at sea.

We are in Limassol!

Alongside our sister agencies, EMSA, the European Maritime Safety Agency & Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency at , showcasing how EU maritime cooperation delivers concrete results across European waters.

We were honoured to welcome Commissioner Costas Kadis and EU Maritime & Fish Director-General Charlina Vitcheva to our joint stand, together with our Executive Director Susan Steele.

🌊 Come visit us for a deep dive into European maritime cooperation.

21/05/2026

Good morning from Limassol! 🌊

European Maritime Day 2026 is now live, with two days of discussions, exchanges and ideas on the future of Europe’s maritime community.

Can’t be there in person?

Join the livestream here:
🔴 https://youtube.com/live/-uFw8BbZbLQ

21/05/2026

European Maritime Day 2026 is underway in Limassol, Cyprus 🌊

EMSA is in Limassol for two days of panels, workshops and interagency activities at the Carob Mill venue. Here is what is on our agenda:

📅 21 May At 13:50, EMSA Executive Director Maja Markovčić Kostelac joins a high-level panel on Maritime Security Cooperation in the EU – alongside EFCA, Frontex, the European coast guard fora, and Member State representatives – examining how EU agencies work together to address today's maritime security challenges.
At 16:40, EMSA moderates a workshop on Powering Maritime Decarbonisation with Blue Energy, bringing together stakeholders and regulators to explore how the shipping sector can accelerate the transition to alternative fuels and clean energy, building on the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime frameworks.

📅 22 May At 11:25, EMSA moderates a workshop on CISE – the Common Information Sharing Environment – examining how secure data exchange across borders and sectors can enhance maritime awareness and support more effective operations at sea.
Throughout both days, the joint EMSA, European Fisheries Control Agency - EFCA and Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency interagency stand welcomes visitors looking to learn more about European coast guard cooperation.

Not in Limassol? Plenary sessions are live-streamed - follow along here 👉 https://maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu/theme/governance/european-maritime-day_en

21/05/2026

Happy European Maritime Day!

🎣🦈🦐

The 🇪🇺 maritime community is getting together to discuss actions for a sustainable .

EU Maritime & Fish

20/05/2026

The second online awareness session on the European Cooperation on Coast Guard Functions Online Platform brought together representatives from EMSA, Frontex, and EU Member States to explore the latest developments and growing role of the platform in supporting European coast guard functions cooperation.

The session showcased the upgraded platform’s functionalities, visibility and added value, alongside the Practical Handbook, the ongoing capacity-building and training activities - like the Exchange Programme and SQFCGF-, as well as interagency cooperation activities.

Discussions also addressed future steps and the importance of further promoting the platform across the European coast guard functions community to fully unlock its potential.

The very positive feedback from participants highlighted the increasing interest in the platform and its value as a central hub for knowledge and information sharing, training opportunities, best practices and cross-border and cross-sector cooperation among coast guard function authorities in Europe.

🌐 Explore the platform: coastguard.europa.eu (stronger cooperation, smarter tools, greater impact)

19/05/2026

The fishing season in the is approaching, and we are supporting EU Member States through national training activities and regional workshops.

Last week, our regional workshop brought together 120 participants from Member States, reflecting the strong engagement and cooperation ahead of one of the most intensive periods of the year in the Mediterranean.

We are glad to see such high participation and continued commitment towards effective fisheries control and coordination.

Dirección

Edificio Odriozola, Avenida García Barbón 4
Vigo
36201

Horario de Apertura

Lunes	09:00 - 15:00
Martes	09:00 - 14:00
Miércoles	09:00 - 14:00
Jueves	09:00 - 14:00
Viernes	09:00 - 14:00
Sábado	09:00 - 11:00

Teléfono

+34663605580

Página web

https://www.efca.europa.eu/en/contact

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