Kutse

Course Guide

CleanSeaNet Course – Advanced level

Type of training: Presential

Date: 15 October 2026

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Table of Contents 1. Course Guide .................................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Course aim - overview ............................................................................................................ 3

1.2 Nominations ............................................................................................................................ 3

1.3 Intended Learning outcomes (ILO) ......................................................................................... 3

1.4 Pre-requisites for participants ................................................................................................. 4

1.5 Cost ......................................................................................................................................... 4

1.6 Language ................................................................................................................................ 4

1.7 Learning approach and teaching method ............................................................................... 4

1.8 Learning activities ................................................................................................................... 4

1.9 Material .................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Course structure .............................................................................................................................. 4

2.1 “Get Started” session .............................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Course duration/ training platform ........................................................................................... 4

2.3 Recordings of live online sessions (if applicable) ................................................................... 4

2.4 Personal data protection ......................................................................................................... 4

2.5 Assessment ............................................................................................................................. 5

2.6 Post-training evaluation ........................................................................................................... 5

2.7 Certificate ................................................................................................................................ 5

2.8 Required hardware .................................................................................................................. 5

2.9 Required software ................................................................................................................... 5

2.10 Procedures for suggestions and complaints ........................................................................... 5

2.11 Cancellation or postponement ................................................................................................ 5

2.12 Point of Contact ....................................................................................................................... 5

3. Course Outline ................................................................................................................................ 5

3.1 Training content ...................................................................................................................... 5

3.1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 5

3.1.2 Aim .................................................................................................................................. 6

3.1.3 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 6

3.1.4 Training Course Coordinator(s) ....................................................................................... 6

4. Annex I ............................................................................................................................................ 7

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1. Course Guide

1.1 Course aim - overview

This course was designed and developed by the EMSA Academy to provide participants with the

necessary knowledge and skills on CSN service. The course is targeted at Advanced level, thus duty

officers with experience using the CSN service or managers responsible for the coordination of CSN

service within its national administration including requesting EMSA’s support for emergencies,

exercises and operations.

1.2 Nominations

Learners are nominated by CSN National Competent Authority for each of coastal state.

1.3 Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:

For Learning area Adv-3 - CleanSeaNet service for experienced users

ILO 1 – Name the main elements of the CSN service legal framework

ILO 2 – Recall the role of the CSN User Group

ILO 3 – Identify the scope of the CSN Conditions of Use

ILO 4 – Summarize the main distinct intellectual property rights applicable to CSN data

ILO 5 – Identify the main principles of spatial resolution, images acquisition and delivery times

ILO 6 – Remember the key aspects of image planning

ILO 7 – Describe how to activate the EMSA’s Earth Observation services support during emergencies

– use case

ILO 8 - Describe how to request CSN services support service during exercises and operations – use

cases

ILO 9 – Interpret CSN alert reports and alert area – use case

ILO 10 – Recall the concept of priority and edit functions in the context of the CSN feedback form

For Learning area Adv-4 - Advanced use of CSN operation in SEG

ILO 11 – Use operationally the alert report

ILO 12 – Identify the different user roles

ILO 13 – Provide feedback in the system

ILO 14 – Identify potential polluters by querying AIS data and CSN detections in SEG

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ILO 15 – Analyse CSN detections

ILO 16 – Demonstrate the use of SEG/CSN operation advanced functions

1.4 Pre-requisites for participants

Participants should follow the requirements of paragraph 1.1 of the document. They are required to

have an adequate level of spoken and written English which allows them to actively engage with the

group.

1.5 Cost

Participation in this training course is free of charge.

1.6 Language

The course is conducted in English.

1.7 Learning approach and teaching method

The EMSA Academy aims to support its beneficiaries’ organisations and individuals to build

knowledge, skills and competence. The teaching methods used in this training course are a

combination of instructor led (in person delivery) lectures, live demonstrations of the system,

combined with practical exercises for the participants.

1.8 Learning activities

The course will be delivered in presential mode. However, all links will be shared through the MaKCs

platform. To be enrolled in the course it is necessary to have access to the EMSA Portal

https://portal.emsa.europa.eu/.

Participants must verify in advance their possession of the credentials or request them timely.

Participants may use their own username and password to access the SafeSeaNet Ecosystem

Graphical (SEG) interface during the training, if they have existing credentials. If participants do not

have access to the SEG, EMSA will provide training accounts to participants during the training.

1.9 Material

All training materials, learning resources, exercises, and certificates will be available to each

participant on MaKCs.

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2. Course Structure

2.1 “Get Started” session.

Not applicable.

2.2 Course duration

The course will have a duration of 1 day for a total training duration of 7 hours (morning and afternoon

sessions). Please refer to the detailed course Agenda in Annex I of this document. The training

course will be at EMSA's premises.

2.3 Recordings of live online sessions (if applicable)

Not applicable.

2.4 Personal data protection

The processing of personal data is regulated by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018. The rules are available here.

2.5 Assessment

Assessment techniques will be applied to ensure that the intended learning outcomes (ILOs) have

been achieved and participants demonstrate that knowledge or skills were gained. There will be a

multiple-choice quiz to assess learning area 1 and practical exercises to assess learning area 2.

In order to receive an EMSA Training Certificate, the participant must achieve a pass mark for the

quiz of 70% and complete all practical exercises. If a participant does not successfully pass, they may

still receive the Certificate of Attendance.

2.6 Post-training evaluation

At the end of the training the participants are required to complete the post training evaluation

form. The purpose of the evaluation is twofold, as participants will be able to reflect on their own

learning experience while EMSA will gather their feedback to improve the quality of the course.

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2.7 Certificate

Subject to a successful verification that the participant has achieved the required learning outcomes,

an EMSA Certificate of Training will be provided. Otherwise, the participant will receive an EMSA

Certificate of Attendance.

2.8 Required hardware

EMSA will provide a PC for each participant in the EMSA Training Room.

2.9 Required software

EMSA will provide the required software.

2.10 Procedures for suggestions and complaints

Any suggestions, incidents or complaints should be sent to the EMSA Academy helpdesk at [email protected]

2.11 Cancellation or postponement

In case of cancellation or postponement of the course by EMSA, the EMSA Training Coordinator will

notify the registered participants, or if applicable, the registered participants will be notified by their

nominating Maritime Administration or National Competent Authority. In case registered

participants need to cancel their participation, they should contact the EMSA Training Coordinator or

their national contact point.

2.12 Point of Contact

For further information on this training course please contact the EMSA Academy helpdesk at

[email protected] .

3. Course Outline

3.1 Training content

3.1.1 Introduction

CleanSeaNet is the European satellite-based service for detection of possible pollution incident and

vessel developed and operated by EMSA since 2007. The service offers assistance to participating

States for identifying and tracing pollution on the sea surface, monitoring accidental pollution during

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emergencies and contributing to the identification of polluters. Since 2007, EMSA has been delivering

a presential course on CleanSeaNet to operational users of the service, such as duty officers working

in Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centres (MRCCs), pollution response services and maritime

Authorities. The course was highly appreciated as per the feedback received from MSs, Iceland and

Norway.

3.1.2 Aim

This Training aims to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills on CSN service to

designated duty officers with experience using the CSN service or managers responsible for the

coordination of CSN service within its national administration including requesting EMSA’s support

emergencies, exercises and operations.

3.1.3 Scope

The course will cover the following areas: 1. CleanSeaNet service for experienced users and 2.

Advanced use of CSN operation in SEG.

3.1.4 Syllabus

The course contains the following syllabus.

# Intended Learning Outcome Syllabus (topic content)

Learning area Adv-3: CleanSeaNet service for experienced users

1 To name the main elements of the CSN service legal framework

Directive 2005/35/EC on ship source pollution and introduction of penalties, as amended

2 To recall the roles of the CSN User Group

Governance of CSN: User Group and Conditions of Use

3 Identify the scope of the CSN Conditions of Use

CSN Conditions of Use

4 Summarize the main distinct intellectual property rights applicable to CSN data

CSN data access policy rules

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5 Identify the main principles of spatial resolution, images acquisition, and delivery times

CSN image acquisition procedure and processing chain

6 Remember the key aspects of image planning

EO team planning procedure

7 Describe how to activate the EMSA support during emergencies – use case

Activation of EMSA’s contingency plan procedure

8 Describe how to request CSN support service during exercises and operations – use case

CSN activation procedure for exercises and special operations

9 Interpret CSN alert reports and alert area – use case

Information displayed in the CSN alert report such as centre position of the possible pollution incident, its width, area and length, meteorological information, identification of possible polluter, alert level, and concept of alert area

10 Recall the concept of priority and edit functions in the context of the CSN feedback form

CSN feedback form: concept of priority. How to edit information previously introduced in the feedback form.

Learning area Adv-4: Advanced use of SEG/CSN service

11 Use operationally the alert report SEG platform/CSN operation

12 Identify the different user roles SEG platform/Identity Manager

13 Provide feedback in the system SEG platform/CSN operation

14 Identify potential polluters by querying AIS data and CSN detections in SEG

SEG platform/CSN operation

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3.2 Training Course Coordinator(s)

[email protected] - Senior Project Officer for Capacity Building, Sustainability & Technical Assistance Unit, 1.3

3.3 Subject Matter Expert(s)

Project Officers for Copernicus Maritime Surveillance service, Unit 2.2

15 Analyse CSN detections SEG platform/CSN operation

16 Demonstrate the use of SEG/CSN operation advanced functions

SEG platform/CSN operation

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Annex I

CleanSeaNet Course – Advanced Level

Lisbon, 15 October 2026

Module 1 The CleanSeaNet service for experienced users

Time (UTC+1)

Agenda Item

09:00 – 09:15 Welcome ■ Tour de table

■ Outline of Module 1

09:15 – 10:30 The CleanSeaNet service for experienced users (part I) ■ CSN legal framework

■ User Group, Conditions of Use, access to data

■ Spatial resolution, acquisition and delivery times (near real time and

quasi real time)

10:30 – 10:50 Break

10:50 – 11:45 The CleanSeaNet service for experienced users (part II)

■ Request of EMSA’s support for emergencies, exercises and operations

– use cases

■ CSN alert report, alert area and matrix – use case

■ Feedback form: priority and editing functions

11:45 – 12:00 ■ Questions and Answers

Module 2 Advanced use of CSN operation in SEG

Time (UTC+1)

Agenda Item

13:00 – 13:10 ■ Outline of Module 2

13:10 – 14:40 Advanced use of the SEG/CSN operation (part I)

■ User management

■ Alert component

14:40 – 15:00 Break

15:00 – 16:30 Advanced use of the SEG/CSN operation (part II)

■ Provision of feedback

■ Analysis of possible polluter

16:30 – 17:00 ■ Questions and Answers

Course Guide

CleanSeaNet Course – Beginners level

Type of training: Presential

Date: 8 October 2026

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Table of Contents 1. Course Guide .................................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 Course aim - overview ........................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Nominations ........................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Learning Objectives ............................................................................................................... 2

1.4 Pre-requisites for participants ................................................................................................ 3

1.5 Cost ........................................................................................................................................ 3

1.6 Language ............................................................................................................................... 3

1.7 Learning approach and teaching method .............................................................................. 3

1.8 Learning activities .................................................................................................................. 3

1.9 Material .................................................................................................................................. 3

2. Course Structure ............................................................................................................................. 4

2.1 “Get Started” session. ............................................................................................................ 4

2.2 Course duration ..................................................................................................................... 4

2.3 Recordings of live online sessions (if applicable) .................................................................. 4

2.4 Personal data protection ........................................................................................................ 4

2.5 Assessment ........................................................................................................................... 4

2.6 Post-training evaluation ......................................................................................................... 4

2.7 Certificate ............................................................................................................................... 4

2.8 Required hardware ................................................................................................................ 4

2.9 Required software .................................................................................................................. 5

2.10 Procedures for suggestions and complaints.......................................................................... 5

2.11 Cancellation or postponement ............................................................................................... 5

2.12 Point of Contact ..................................................................................................................... 5

3. Course Outline ................................................................................................................................ 5

3.1 Training content ..................................................................................................................... 5

3.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 5

3.1.2 Aim .................................................................................................................................... 5

3.1.3 Syllabus ............................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 Training Course Coordinator(s) ............................................................................................. 7

3.3 Subject Matter Expert(s) ........................................................................................................ 7

Annex I .................................................................................................................................................... 8

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1. Course Guide

1.1 Course aim - overview

This course was designed and developed by the EMSA Academy to provide participants with the

necessary knowledge and skills on CSN service. The course is targeted at Beginners level, thus duty

officers working in the maritime administrations, MRCCs, VTS Centres, maritime administrations, and

pollution response units, without experience (e.g., newcomers) or with a low level of experience of the

CSN service.

1.2 Nominations

Learners are nominated by CSN National Competent Authority for each of coastal state.

1.3 Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:

For Learning area Bas-1: Introduction to CleanSeaNet service

ILO 1 – Name the legal basis of CSN service and identify the service scope

ILO 2 – Identify the relevant legislation for the CSN service

ILO 3 – Identify the main EMSA’s Earth Observation Services

ILO 4 – Identify the main characteristics of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical imagery

ILO 5 – Explain the advantages and limitations of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical images

ILO 6 – Recall the oil spill and vessel detection principles in SAR imagery

ILO 7 – Identify value-added products

ILO 7 – Explain the different scenarios in which CSN services can be used

ILO 8 – Describe the procedure(s) to activate EMSA’s Earth Observation services support during

emergencies

ILO 9 - Describe the procedure to request EMSA’s Earth Observation services support during

exercises and special operations

ILO 10 – Interpret the content and main elements of an alert report

ILO 11 – Identify the main elements of CSN feedback form

For Learning area Bas-2 - Basic use of CSN operation in SEG

ILO 12 – Manage layers and operate filtering functionalities

ILO 13 – Select client preferences and layer visualization

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ILO 14 – Use the search function for Earth Observation (EO) data

ILO 15 – Use the Area Centric Query

ILO 16 – Use the smart and advanced search

ILO 17 – Find and view relevant information such as EO images, VDS correlated and non-correlated

information

ILO 18 – Operate the query vessel track

ILO 19 – Recall the main components of the feedback form in the system

ILO 20 – Demonstrate the use of SEG/CSN operation basic functions.

1.4 Pre-requisites for participants

Participants should follow the requirements of paragraph 1.1 of the document. They are required to

have an adequate level of spoken and written English, which allows them to actively engage with the

group.

1.5 Cost

Participation in this training course is free of charge.

1.6 Language

The course is conducted in English.

1.7 Learning approach and teaching method

The EMSA Academy aims to support its beneficiaries’ organisations and individuals to build

knowledge, skills and competence. The teaching methods used in this training course are a

combination of instructor led (in person delivery) lectures, live demonstrations of the system,

combined with practical exercises for the participants.

1.8 Learning activities

The course will be delivered in presential mode. However, all links will be shared through the MaKCs

platform. To be enrolled in the course it is necessary to have access to the EMSA Portal

https://portal.emsa.europa.eu/.

Participants must verify in advance their possession of the credentials or request them timely.

Participants may use their own username and password to access the SafeSeaNet Ecosystem

Graphical (SEG) interface during the training, if they have existing credentials. If participants do not

have access to the SEG, EMSA will provide training accounts to participants during the training.

1.9 Material

All training materials, learning resources, exercises, and certificates will be available to each

participant on MaKCs.

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2. Course Structure

2.1 “Get Started” session.

Not applicable.

2.2 Course duration

The course will have a duration of 1 day for a total training duration of 7 hours (morning and afternoon

sessions). Please refer to the detailed course Agenda in Annex I of this document. The training

course will be at EMSA's premises.

2.3 Recordings of live online sessions (if applicable)

Not applicable.

2.4 Personal data protection

The processing of personal data is regulated by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European

Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018. The rules are available here.

2.5 Assessment

Assessment techniques will be applied to ensure that the intended learning outcomes (ILOs) have

been achieved and participants demonstrate that knowledge or skills were gained. There will be a

multiple-choice quiz to assess learning area 1 and practical exercises to assess learning area 2.

In order to receive an EMSA Training Certificate, the participant must achieve a pass mark for the

quiz of 70% and complete all practical exercises. If a participant does not successfully pass, they may

still receive the Certificate of Attendance.

2.6 Post-training evaluation

At the end of the training the participants are required to complete the post training evaluation form.

The purpose of the evaluation is twofold, as participants will be able to reflect on their own learning

experience while EMSA will gather their feedback to improve the quality of the course.

2.7 Certificate

Subject to a successful verification that the participant has achieved the required learning outcomes,

an EMSA Certificate of Training will be provided. Otherwise, the participant will receive an EMSA

Certificate of Attendance.

2.8 Required hardware EMSA will provide a PC for each participant in the EMSA Training Room.

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2.9 Required software

EMSA will provide the required software.

2.10 Procedures for suggestions and complaints

Any suggestions, incidents or complaints should be sent to the EMSA Academy helpdesk at

[email protected]

2.11 Cancellation or postponement

In case of cancellation or postponement of the course by EMSA, the EMSA Training Coordinator will

notify the registered participants, or if applicable, the registered participants will be notified by their

nominating Maritime Administration or National Competent Authority. In case registered participants

need to cancel their participation, they should contact the EMSA Training Coordinator or their national

contact point.

2.12 Point of Contact

For further information on this training course please contact the EMSA Academy helpdesk at

[email protected] .

3. Course Outline

3.1 Training content

3.1.1 Introduction

The Training will cover the following areas: 1. Introduction to the CSN Service and 2. Basic use of

CSN operation in SEG.

3.1.2 Aim

This Training aims to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills on CSN service to

designated duty officers working in the maritime administrations, MRCCs, VTS Centres, maritime

administrations, and pollution response units, without experience (e.g., newcomers) or with a low level

of experience with CSN service.

3.1.3 Syllabus

The course contains the following syllabus.

# Intended Learning Outcome Syllabus (topic content)

Learning area Bas-1: Introduction to CleanSeaNet service

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1 Name the legal basis of CSN service

and identify the service scope

Directive 2005/35/EC on ship source pollution and

introduction of penalties, as amended

2 Identify the relevant legislation for the

CSN Service

Specific articles in Directive 2005/35/EC on ship

source pollution and introduction of penalties, as

amended

3 Identify the EMSA’s Earth Observation

Services

CSN, Frontex, Copernicus Maritime Surveillance

service, EMSA support to emergency main

elements (scope, user communities)

4

Identify the main characteristics of

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and

optical imagery

SAR imagery main characteristics: black and

white, resolution, size.

Optical imagery main characteristics: resolution,

colour, light dependency, size.

5

Explain the advantages and limitations

of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and

optical images

Use of SAR and optical imagery in different

operational scenarios

6 Recall the oil spill and vessel detection

principles in SAR imagery

Oil spill detection basic principle: dark patch,

rugosity of the sea surface.

Vessel detection principle: bright spot, reflectivity

properties of the material.

7 Explain the different scenarios in which

CSN services can be used

Routine, emergencies, exercises, special

operations

8 Describe the procedure(s) to activate the

EMSA suppport during emergencies Activation of EMSA’s contingency plan procedure

9

Describe the procedure to request CSN

support during exercises and special

operations

Support of CSN service during exercises and

special operations

10 Interpret the content and main elements

of an alert report

Information displayed in the CSN alert report, such

as centre position of the possible pollution incident,

its width, area and length, meteorological

information, identification of possible polluter, alert

level.

11 Identify the main elements of CSN

feedback form

CSN feedback form fields: reason for no

verification, observation method, type of

substance confirmed

Learning area Bas-2: Basic use of CSN operation in SEG

12 Manage layers and operate filtering

functionalities

SEG platform/CSN operation

13 Select client preferences and layer

visualization

SEG platform/CSN operation

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14 Use the search function for Earth

Observation (EO) data

SEG platform/CSN operation

15 Use the Area Centric Query

SEG platform/CSN operation

16 Use the smart and advanced search

SEG platform/CSN operation

17

Find and view relevant information such

as EO images, VDS correlated and non-

correlated information

SEG platform/CSN operation

18 Operate the query vessel track

SEG platform/CSN operation

19 Recall the main components of the

feedback form in the system

SEG platform/CSN operation

20 Demonstrate the use of SEG/CSN

operation basic functions

SEG platform/CSN operation

30

Recall the concept of priority and edit

functions in the context of the CSN

feedback form

CSN feedback form: concept of priority. How to

edit information previously introduced in the

feedback form.

3.2 Training Course Coordinator(s)

[email protected] - Senior Project Officer for Capacity Building, Sustainability

& Technical Assistance Unit, 1.3

3.3 Subject Matter Expert(s)

Project Officers for Copernicus Maritime Surveillance service, Unit 2.2

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Annex I

CleanSeaNet Course – Beginners Level

Lisbon, 8 October 2026 Module 1 Introduction to the CleanSeaNet service

Time Lisbon (UTC+1)

Agenda Item

09:00 – 09:15 Welcome ■ Tour de table

■ Outline of Module

09:15 – 10:30 Introduction to the CleanSeaNet service (part I)

■ CSN service scope and legal basis

■ Main characteristics of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical images

■ Oil spill and vessel detection principles

10:30 – 10:50 Break

10:50 – 11:45 Introduction to the CleanSeaNet service (part II)

■ How to interpret the CSN alert report

■ How to provide feedback on the service using the CSN feedback form

11:45 – 12:00 ■ Questions and Answers

Module 2 Basic use of the CSN operation in SEG

Time Lisbon (UTC+1)

Agenda Item

13:00 – 13:10 ■ Outline of Module 2

13:10 – 14:40 Exercises in SEG (part I):

■ Manage layers and operate filtering functionalities

■ Customise client preferences

■ Search of EO data in SEG with Advanced Search and Area Centric Query.

14:40 – 15:00 Break

15:00 – 16:30 Exercises in SEG (part II):

■ View of EO Images, possible pollution incident, correlated and uncorrelated

vessels

■ Query for vessel track

■ Operational use of alert report, feedback visualisation and provision

16:30 – 17:00 ■ Quiz

■ Evaluation form

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To CSN National Competent Authorities of

Member States and EEA Countries

Lisbon, 16 June 2025

Invitation letter sent by e-mail only

Subject: CleanSeaNet Course: Advanced level, EMSA,

Lisbon, 15 October 2026

Dear Sir/Madam,

The European Maritime Safety Agency would like to invite you to designate two persons from your

country to register to the CleanSeaNet Course - Advanced level. The course is part of the EMSA

maritime training services certified as per “ISO 29993:2017 - learning services outside formal education”

developed by the EMSA Academy. This 1-day course is planned to be delivered at the EMSA premises

in Lisbon on 15 October 2026 with the limit of 16 participants per session. Due to the limited number of

seats, the participants will be selected on first come first served basis.

The course is aimed at designated at duty officers with experience using CSN service or managers

responsible for the coordination of CSN service within its national administration including requesting

EMSA’s support during emergencies, exercises and operations. The course also contains practical

exercises to enable consolidation of knowledge acquired.

At the end of the course, a certificate will be provided verifying achievement of the intended learning

outcomes, participation, and the demonstration of knowledge and specific skills. For those not passing

the assessment, a certificate of attendance will be delivered attesting only their participation.

The course overview, its structure, the intended learning outcomes, agenda and other relevant

information, are included in the attached Course Guide (Annex I).

Kindly be informed that participation in the training is subject to the approval of the CSN National

Competent Authority.

The designated persons are invited to register on-line for the event by 14 August 2026 at the latest

through the following link: https://extranet.emsa.europa.eu/e-register/1.Please log-in using the following

1 The processing of personal data by EMSA like in all the Union institutions and bodies is regulated by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions. The applicable rules related to personal data protection are available under the following link: http://emsanet/index.php/personal-data-protection.html

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credentials: Username: emsa.guest2026 / Password: Participants2026. Once logged in, access the

“EVENTS REGISTRATION” button and from there select the link to the CleanSeaNet Course for

Advanced.

Before making any travel arrangements, please make sure that you have received a message

confirming that your registration has been successful.

EMSA will cover travel, daily allowance and accommodation costs as per the EMSA Rules on

Reimbursement of Expenses to Experts. With respect to the daily subsistence allowance, experts will

receive 95 € per day of meeting. As regards accommodation, experts will receive a flat rate of 121 € per

overnight stay (no supporting document required) for the invited participants. The maximum number of

overnight stays reimbursed is the number of meeting days +1.

Please note that only registered participants will be entitled to reimbursement and all supporting

documents for reimbursement must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the end date of the

event.

For any further questions related to on-line registration or the reimbursement procedure, please contact

the Events Team (Tel: +351 21 1209 650, e-mail: [email protected]). Please do not hesitate to

contact the Course Coordinator, at [email protected], should you have

any questions on the training course.

Yours sincerely,

(e-signed)

Manuela Tomassini

Head of Department Sustainability and Technical Assistance

Annex I: Course Guide

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To CSN National Competent Authorities of

Member States and EEA Countries

Lisbon, 16 June 2025

Invitation letter sent by e-mail only

Subject: CleanSeaNet Course: Beginners level, EMSA,

Lisbon, 8 October 2026

Dear Sir/Madam,

The European Maritime Safety Agency would like to invite you to designate two persons from your

country to register to the CleanSeaNet Course - Beginners level. The course is part of the EMSA

maritime training services certified as per “ISO 29993:2017 - learning services outside formal education”

developed by the EMSA Academy. This 1-day course is planned to be delivered at the EMSA premises

in Lisbon on 8 October 2026 with the limit of 16 participants per session. Due to the limited number of

seats, the participants will be selected on first come first served basis.

The course is aimed at duty officers working in the maritime administrations, MRCCs, VTS Centres,

maritime administrations, and pollution response units, without experience (e.g., newcomers) or with a

low level of experience of the CSN service. The course also contains practical exercises to enable

consolidation of knowledge acquired.

At the end of the course, a certificate will be provided verifying achievement of the intended learning

outcomes, participation, and the demonstration of knowledge and specific skills. For those not passing

the assessment, a certificate of attendance will be delivered attesting only their participation.

The course overview, its structure, the intended learning outcomes, agenda and other relevant

information, are included in the attached Course Guide (Annex I).

Kindly be informed that participation in the training is subject to the approval of the CSN National

Competent Authority.

The designated persons are invited to register on-line for the event by 14 August 2026 at the latest

through the following link: https://extranet.emsa.europa.eu/e-register/1.Please log-in using the following

1 The processing of personal data by EMSA like in all the Union institutions and bodies is regulated by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions. The applicable rules related to personal data protection are available under the following link: http://emsanet/index.php/personal-data-protection.html

Page 2 of 2 [email protected] EMSA, Praça Europa 4, 1249-206 Lisbon, Portugal, emsa.europa.eu

credentials: Username: emsa.guest2026 / Password: Participants2026. Once logged in, access the

“EVENTS REGISTRATION” button and from there select the link to the CleanSeaNet Course for

Advanced.

Before making any travel arrangements, please make sure that you have received a message

confirming that your registration has been successful.

EMSA will cover travel, daily allowance and accommodation costs as per the EMSA Rules on

Reimbursement of Expenses to Experts. With respect to the daily subsistence allowance, experts will

receive 95 € per day of meeting. As regards accommodation, experts will receive a flat rate of 121 € per

overnight stay (no supporting document required) for the invited participants. The maximum number of

overnight stays reimbursed is the number of meeting days +1.

Please note that only registered participants will be entitled to reimbursement and all supporting

documents for reimbursement must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the end date of the

event.

For any further questions related to on-line registration or the reimbursement procedure, please contact

the Events Team (Tel: +351 21 1209 650, e-mail: [email protected]). Please do not hesitate to

contact the Course Coordinator, at [email protected], should you have

any questions on the training course.

Yours sincerely,

(e-signed)

Manuela Tomassini

Head of Department Sustainability and Technical Assistance

Annex I: Course Guide