European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA) subsea service conducted a marine safety investigation program in Italy recently.
Last month, EMSA’s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) was deployed off the coast of Tuscany to assist in a safety investigation led by Italy’s Ufficio per le investigazioni ferroviarie e marittime (DIGIFEMA), with the participation of Cyprus’s Marine Accident and Incident Investigation Committee (MAIC).
The ROV carried out a detailed underwater survey of a grounded hopper dredger , providing imagery to support the ongoing safety investigation.
According to EMSA, the operation was safely conducted under the coordination of the Italian Coast Guard, Corpo delle Capitanerie di Porto – Guardia Costiera.
“ This successful deployment underlines the importance of close cooperation between EMSA and national authorities in strengthening maritime safety across the EU ,” the agencies said.