2 Amendments of Isabella DE MONTE related to 2017/2055(INI)
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the importance of the European Union Maritime Security Strategy (EUMSS) and calls on the Commission to include maritime security in external policy, bearing in mind that a large proportion of trade is transported by sea, more than 70 % of external borders are sea borders and it is necessary to guarantee the security of passengers transiting through Union ports; stresses, in addition, that maritime security also depends on the good management of migration flows;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of boosting cooperation between EMSA, Frontex and EFCA to support Member States in promoting maritime security,combating especially by taking into account the growing migration flows and the need to combat cross-border crime and protecting the environment; takes the view that these agencies should receive further, more substantial funding from the EU; stresses the importance of developing digital solutions and advanced maritime technology such as CISE in order to improve surveillance and monitoring systems for maritime activities;