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<p>The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) hosts a range of information systems
that are used by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Marine Accident Investigation
Branch More broadly, EMSA’s supporting role is broadly in line with the Government’s
vision of a maritime transport system driving forward economic growth and market efficiencies.</p><p>
</p><p>With regard to the Government’s contribution to the EMSA budget, the UK makes
a contribution to the EU Budget as a whole, and not to individual spending programmes
within it. However, the Government is represented on EMSA’s Administration Board the
EMSA management takes full account of better regulation and value for money principles
in its ongoing delivery of its services.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is considering
carefully all the potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU, including
the implications for the continued participation in the European Maritime Safety Agency
(EMSA). As part of the exit negotiations the Government will discuss with the EU and
Member States how best to continue cooperation in the field of maritime safety, pollution
and security.</p>
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