USCG Activities Europe - Missions

Missions

• U.S. Flag Administration: In support of USCG Maritime Safety, Security & Environmental Protection missions, ACTEUR inspects and certifies the U.S. commercial vessel fleet operating throughout Europe, the Middle East & Africa. We also perform various oversight activities and investigate incidents involving the U.S. merchant fleet.

• Port State Control Activities: To ensure compliance with U.S. laws & regulations and applicable international conventions, ACTEUR examines foreign flag commercial vessels that have applied for permission to trade in the U.S., including cruise ships (checked during design and construction phases) and tankers (including self-propelled carriers of crude oil, petroleum products, chemicals and liquefied gases).

• International Port Security Program: To verify implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code(ISPS), ACTEUR performs bi-lateral information exchanges (including sharing best practices) and conducts visits at the foreign port facilities of America's maritime trading partner nations, thereby aligning security efforts and ensuring that adequate measures are in place.

• International Outreach and Engagement: In support of USCG strategic objectives, ACTEUR works with members of the international maritime community to promote and enhance the safety and security of the international maritime transportation system.