Catalogue of Services Available to Member States that are provided through the cooperation of at least two Agencies
The Catalogue includes only those services that are provided based on the contribution of at least 2 Agencies.
Frontex Maritime Analysis Maritime Risk Profiling
Maritime Risk Profiling: the reports involve comparative analysis with the purpose of identifying similarities and differences between cases of vessels used in illicit activities and building a target profile to assist maritime surveillance, operational planning and deployment decisions and/or investigative support activities.
The analysts access and use any relevant source / type of information (e.g. Frontex/MS, IMINT, OSINT, maritime analytical tools, EMSA and EFCA via JORA).
Who can have access
Border Guard Agencies
How to access
Email to MIC-RAN@frontex.europa.eu containing an explanation, the more detailed the better, of the purpose of the report. Any associated data should be submitted to the same e-mail address.
Availability mode
On request
Frontex Maritime Analysis Maritime Warning
Maritime Warning: MIC-RAN produces short analytical reports that provide to internal/external customers an early warning on a situation in the maritime environment that have or may have potential security implications for policy and/or practice. This is a standard reporting practice when significant maritime events or issues occur.
The analysts access and use any relevant source / type of information (e.g. Frontex/MS, IMINT, OSINT, maritime analytical tools, EMSA and EFCA via JORA).
Who can have access
Border Guard Agencies
How to access
Email to MIC-RAN@frontex.europa.eu containing an explanation, the more detailed the better, of the purpose of the report. Any associated data should be submitted to the same e-mail address.
Availability mode
On request
Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) based maritime services: general maritime Surveillance, emission monitoring as well as support to search and rescue, pollution response operations
The RPAS services have been developed for maritime surveillance operations, such as: 1) Maritime pollution detection and emissions monitoring;
2) Detection of illegal fishing, anti-drug trafficking and illegal immigration;
3) Support to marine pollution response operations
4) Support to search and rescue operations.
There is a broad portfolio of RPAS types available ranging from large size aircraft with “long endurance” that have a comprehensive set of sensor capabilities to small more agile quadcopters. For activities far from shore, satellite communication capability is available providing beyond radio line of sight (BRLOS) operations. All can operate during day and night.
Moreover some RPAS can support directly Search and Rescue Operations by deploying a life raft.
VTOL RPAS are used to measure ship borne emissions, participate in pollution response operations and are available to assist in Search and Rescue operations.
It should be highlighted that the RPAS (platform and sensor payload) is multi-purpose in nature and can be used for a range of parallel surveillance activities.
Stakeholder Forum: RPAS User Group
EMSA carries out such operations on behalf of Member States but also at the request of and in cooperation with EFCA for fisheries monitoring and Frontex for border control.
Who can have access
The RPAS services are offered by EMSA free of charge to EU Member States, Candidate Countries and EFTA Member States. The areas of operation can be all sea areas surrounding the European Union with an EU or EFTA country as a starting point of the service.
How to access
The request for RPAS services can be made by Maritime Authorities of the European Union (EU) Member States, Candidate Countries and EFTA Member States through EMSA, or other Member State Authorities through the European Agencies Frontex and EFCA.
Potential users should first acquire the Request for RPAS Services form by sending an email to: rpas@emsa.europa.eu