Exercise RAMOGEPOL 2013

Aim of Ramogepol 2013 exercise that has recently taken place in the Strait of Bonifacio, was to fight sea pollution and the protection of biodiversity. The exercise engaged Navy and merchant ships, plus six aircraft, and crew members from the three Countries who signed the Ramoge Agreement in 1976 (Italy, France and the Principality of Monaco) and, for the first time this year, Spain.

To achieve the level of performance for pollution response required by the EMSA, the agency performs regular training, drills, Equipment Condition Tests (ECTs) and exercises. This report summarises the drills and exercises carried out in 2013.