European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)

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Iceland is a member of the European Maritime Safety Agency – EMSA and does The Icelandic Transport Authority handle communications with the European Maritime Safety Agency on behalf of Iceland.

• The European Maritime Safety Agency has the role of a technical body responsible for supporting the European Union by the elaboration of regulations and other means to maritime safety and prevention of pollution by ships.

• The European Maritime Safety Agency shall regularly audit the maritime sector of the Icelandic Transport Authority, i.e. ship inspection, certification and Port State control.