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Almost 200 participants, six partner countries, European agencies and operational teams came together in Koper to test procedures, equipment and cross-border coordination in a realistic marine pollution emergency scenario. On 23–24 September 2026, the ASAP – Adriatic Sensitive Areas Protection mechanism project brought regional cooperation from procedures to practice during POLex 2026, the international marine … POLex 2026 puts ASAP cooperation into action at sea

The Slovenian Maritime Administration (SMA), partner of the ASAP project, is preparing to host POLex 2026, the project’s second international marine pollution response exercise, taking place in Koper, Slovenia, on 23–24 September 2026. Preparedness for marine pollution emergencies begins long before an incident occurs. It relies on effective planning, coordinated procedures, regular training and strong … Slovenian Maritime Administration prepares to host ASAP POLex 2026 in Koper

The ASAP project took part as an official observer to a large anti-pollution exercise held in Monaco on 25–26 June 2026, organised to mark fifty years of the RAMOGE Agreement. Authorities and experts from France, Italy and the Principality of Monaco gathered for the occasion, showing the results of five decades of cooperation across borders … ASAP project joined the 50th anniversary of the RAMOGE Agreement as observer

The 16th Meeting of the REMPEC Focal Points, held in Sliema, Malta from 13–15 May 2025, brought together representatives from across the Mediterranean to strengthen efforts to prevent and respond to marine pollution. Among the initiatives presented was the ASAP (Adriatic Sea Action Plan) project, which contributed to the event through the participation of the … ASAP at the 16th Meeting of the REMPEC Focal Points: International Collaboration in Action

On March 25, the ASAP Steering Committee gathered in Portorož, Slovenia, hosted by the Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport of the University of Ljubljana (UL-FPP). This important meeting brought together project partners to review progress, exchange insights, and plan the next steps in making the Adriatic region safer and more prepared for maritime emergencies. … Advancing Maritime Safety: ASAP Steering Committee Meets in Portorož

On February 19, ASAP hosted its second focus group in Durres, Albania, bringing together local stakeholders to enhance their involvement in oil spill risk management. This session was part of a broader initiative fostering synergies with projects such as Interreg Euro-MED TREASURE and KEP-financed TRUE-BLUE , promoting knowledge exchange and future developments in the field. … ASAP Second Focus Group Strenghtens Stakeholder Engagement in Oil Spill Risk Management

Maritime transport remains one of the safest and most efficient modes of transportation. However, the risk of accidental marine pollution poses a significant threat to the environment, economy, and coastal communities of the Adriatic region. The Adriatic Sensitive Areas Protection (ASAP) project was established to address this challenge by enhancing transnational preparedness and response capacity … ASAP Project: A Unified Response to Accidental Marine Pollution in the Adriatic