What is the Medforum?

The safety and economic security of the Mediterranean countries depend substantially upon the safe and secure use of the world’s seas. Safe and secure use of the seas is paramount to achieve the objectives of maintaining vibrant maritime commerce.
The Mediterranean Coast Guard Functions Forum (MCGFF) is a non-binding, voluntary, independent and non-political forum bringing together representatives from institutions and agencies with related competencies in coast guard functions in the
Mediterranean to facilitate multilateral cooperation on a wide range of issues such as
maritime safety, security and environmental protection activities as well as the
potential partnership for their application, seeking solutions to common problems and
issues confronting participating countries by sharing expertise and best practices in a cooperative and consensual manner.
The MCGFF intends to promote international efforts that enhance the safety and security of the maritime commons while preserving freedom of the seas for legitimate purposes. Success cannot be achieved by any one country acting unilaterally, but requires a partnership of nations willing to maintain a strong, united international front.