Source: European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) Digital Record of Entry The European Union is launching two new border management initiatives that will affect travel to Europe: the Entry/Exit Systems (EES)...

European Canal Closures – from 1 July 2025 Source: Cruising Association In France, the Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne is closing because of shortage of the water. Much of the...

Update Published July 2025: Source: The Independent EES now set to begin on 12 October 2025 with completion by 9 April. When EES is introduced (start date: 12 October 2025...

CA Orca Project Update Interactions between orca and yachts continued throughout last season (2024). The key differences have been that the interactions started slightly later in 2024, and there was...

EES Launch Date Delayed For a Third Time Why is EES being introduced? EES is being introduced to bolster border security within the EU and its neighbouring countries, reduce illegal...

National Protocol of Cooperation The Fédération Française de Ports de Plaisance (FFPP – French Federation of Marinas) announced in May 2024 that 53 French marinas had voluntarily signed up to...