Every year, OSCAR-MED surveillance operations are conducted to detect potential illegal discharges at sea. Over several days, aerial resources patrol a specific area to identify any pollution. The collected information is then shared among countries to take necessary measures and initiate legal action against suspected offenders.<\/p>\n
On October 8 and 9, 2024, despite unfavorable weather conditions, the French Maritime Prefecture coordinated the operation, deploying a French aircraft and an Italian patrol vessel to monitor the Strait of Bonifacio. No illegal discharges were detected, but a simulated detection allowed for testing of standard communication and procedural protocols.<\/p>\n
On October 10, a debriefing session was held at the Maritime Prefecture in Toulon, attended by representatives from the RAMOGE Agreement and members of the “Pollution Prevention and Control” working group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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