The new wave of maritime law enforcement – how Copernicus is helping sea surveillance

Today's episode takes us out to sea, as we will dive deep into how Copernicus is transforming the realm of maritime law enforcement, helping coastal authorities to keep our oceans safe and secure. In fact, oceans and seas are the places where many different types of crime occur, including smuggling of contraband, piracy, and environmental pollution such as oil discharges. And if you think that over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered in water, regulating maritime activity can be a daunting task. Fortunately, law enforcement officials can rely on effective countermeasures to detect and identify unlawful activities. One example? Copernicus’ very powerful eyes on Earth. And we will explore this fascinating topic with our guest, Mr Leendert Bal who is Head of Department Safety, Security and Surveillance at EMSA.