In this issue: Highlights of the 63rd EMSA Administrative Board meeting; THETIS-EU to support animal welfare inspections; Steering Committee takes stock of substantial achievements made under SAFEMED IV as project draws to a close; Black and Caspian Sea project to continue well into 2022 as extension granted; Increased cybersecurity advised for EU agencies aided by ‘THOR’; CleanSeaNet service results for 2021 show decrease in detections as outlined at user group meeting; THETIS-EU to support animal welfare inspections; Geographical analysis of marine accidents gets easier thanks to enhanced EMCIP; Bringing together drift models for greater maritime safety; CISE stakeholder meeting takes note of steady progress; EMSA holds workshop on the monitoring of Recognised Organisations.