Europe’s sea basins face shared challenges that call for coordinated action across regions. In response, the European Union supports a set of sea-basin strategies - including the Atlantic Maritime Strategy, the WestMED initiative, the Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea, and the Greater North Sea Basin Initiative - providing a framework for cooperation among countries, sectors, and stakeholders.

The 2nd Atlantic Steering Committee (ASC) Meeting took place on 30 April 2026 in Gijón, Spain, bringing together institutional representatives, experts, and partners of the Atlantic Strategy.

The meeting featured the presentation of an Atlantic Success Case, showcasing the SMarAI – Smart Maritime AI project, presented by the Spanish Maritime Safety Agency and the Jovellanos Training Centre...