The SHIPSAN ACT is a Joint Action of 23 European Union countries co-funded by European Commission. It started in February 2013 and will have a 39-month duration. It deals with the impact on maritime transport of health threats due to biological, chemical and radiological agents, including communicable diseases and supports the implementation of International Health Regulations 2005 in EU. WHO participates in the Advisory Board of the SHIPSAN ACT Joint Action.