Service level agreements

A number of service level agreements (SLAs) already exist between the three agencies. These SLAs concern the agencies’ day-to-day operational support for coast guard functions.

The following is a list of SLAs between the three agencies:

1. SLA between EFCA and EMSA, which was set up in 2012 and has been regularly renewed and broadened since then. It is currently automatically renewed on an annual basis and covers the provision of dedicated Integrated Maritime Services by EMSA to EFCA and mechanisms for EMSA contracted vessels to be used for EFCA activities. It also allows EFCA to use the EMSA Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) for fisheries monitoring and control activities and cooperation on pollution response.
2. SLA between EMSA and Frontex, which was set up in 2013 and has been regularly renewed and broadened since then. It currently runs for an indefinite period and covers the provision of dedicated maritime services by EMSA in support of EUROSUR for Frontex and a mechanism for Frontex to use the EMSA RPAS for border control activities.
3. SLA between EFCA and Frontex for the provision of services in support of EFCA activities, including aerial surveillance services and deployment of offshore patrol vessels (OPV). It is automatically renewed on an annual basis.
4. SLA between EFCA and Frontex for the provision of services for border surveillance within EUROSUR. It is automatically renewed on an annual basis and has been regularly updated and amended.