Exercise RAMOGEPOL 2024

Watch the full replay of Monaco Info's coverage of Exercise RAMOGEPOL 2024, which took place in Viareggio from May 28th to 30th. Italian, French, and Monegasque resources were deployed to combat a simulated double pollution incident at sea, detected by satellites. RAMOGEPOL exercises strengthen international coordination in the event of marine pollution. Pollution control efforts can now also rely on new technologies, such as drones, to locate oil slicks, monitor their spread, and collect samples of potentially hazardous substances. A big thank you to all the participants in this exercise, to all the observers present, and to the film crew for producing this report. This year, the exercise was successfully organized by the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security, in collaboration with the Coast Guard, and we look forward to seeing you next year for the next RAMOGEPOL exercise, which will be organized by the French delegation.

The exercise involved several naval and aerial units from the three countries, totaling over 100 participants. Representatives from Italy's Ministry of Environment and Energy successfully led the exercise, which aimed at coordinating operations both at sea and on shore. The Civil Protection, together with volunteers from LegAmbiente, participated in the simulation of the pollutant collection that reached the beaches of Pietrasanta, near Viareggio, which hosted the overall event.