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EU-wide digital maritime system and services

European Maritime Single Window environment
When a ship visits a European port, it must fulfil various reporting obligations, providing information to different authorities on the vessel, its crew, passengers and cargo on board.
Places of refuge (PoR)
A place of refuge is a place where a ship in need of assistance can take action to enable it to stabilise its condition and reduce the hazards to navigation, and to protect human life and the environment.