What is the governance structure of CISE?

The governance structure for the Operational Phase of CISE is set up as follows:

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) is entrusted with the coordination and management of the Operational Phase of CISE in close cooperation with the Commission and the Member States.

The Member States Expert Sub-Group on Integration of Maritime Surveillance and Security (MSESG) is entrusted with the strategic oversight of the Operational Phase of CISE.

The European Commission will regularly inform the Council Working Party on Maritime Issues - EU Maritime Security Strategy on the progress made, in the context of the implementation of the EUMSS.

The MSESG Chair will report to the High-level steering group for governance of the digital maritime system and services (HLSG) on the technical developments of CISE, in order to maintain coherence in the operations of CISE with the mandatory information systems under the HLSG mandate. Furthermore, joint sessions between the MSESG and the HLSG may be organised.

The CISE Stakeholders Group (CSG) is entrusted with the execution of the activities needed to implement the Operational Phase of CISE. These activities are identified in the "CISE Operational Phase: activities" document. Beyond reporting to the MSESG, the CSG will report to the HLSG on technical aspects concerning CISE and any aspect relevant to the systems within the remit of the HLSG.