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• EMSA participated in the Multipurpose Maritime Exercise TOMIS 2026, hosted by the Romanian Coast Guard.
• The exercise was part of a larger operation led by Frontex, with EMSA supporting national authorities throughout.
• The scenario involved multiple interconnected events, including irregular migration cases and marine pollution response.

The Western Black Sea MMO is one of several running this year, alongside MMOs in the Baltic Sea, La Manche and the Southern North Sea, and the Adriatic.

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) participated in the Multipurpose Maritime Exercise TOMIS 2026, hosted by the Romanian Coast Guard off Constanța on August 14, 2026. The exercise was part of a larger operation, the Western Black Sea MMO 2026, led by Frontex, with EMSA and EFCA supporting Romanian authorities throughout. The scenario involved multiple interconnected events, including an irregular migration case, search and rescue operations, medical evacuations, identification of an unmanned surface vessel, marine pollution response, and fisheries inspections.

The exercise demonstrated the increasing cooperation between EU agencies in supporting national authorities with coast guard functions. This trend is reflected in various MMOs taking place across Europe this year, including those in the Baltic Sea, La Manche, and the Southern North Sea, as well as the Adriatic. The Western Black Sea MMO 2026 showcased EMSA's role in providing technical support through its Integrated Maritime Services (IMS), which integrates vessel monitoring and tracking, satellite imagery, meteorological data, and coastal monitoring to enhance situational awareness and decision-making.

The growing collaboration between EU agencies has significant implications for lawyers and compliance officers. As national authorities increasingly rely on cooperation with EU agencies to carry out coast guard functions, new opportunities for collaboration may arise. However, this also means that companies operating in the maritime sector must be aware of the regulatory requirements and potential exposure to new regulations. The EMSA's participation in TOMIS 2026 highlights the importance of staying informed about these developments and adapting to the evolving landscape.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for the increasing cooperation between EU agencies in supporting national authorities with coast guard functions, which may lead to new opportunities for collaboration or exposure to regulatory requirements.

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