The document sets out good or best practices in the practical conduct of boarding during Frontex-coordinated Maritime Joint Operation. Within this framework, a working group was set up to collect experience from the practitioners in the field, by evaluating the response to incidents, the preparedness and the lessons identified and learned, assessing the difference in approach between authorities and the interpretation of the legal framework supporting the activities.

Contact: HoS.CGS@frontex.europa.eu; cgs.ot@frontex.europa.eu  

Link: https://myfx.frontex.europa.eu/cases/GRP209/GRP-2021-00010/Documents/2022/9.%20Documents%20referred%20to%20in%20the%20OPLANs/2.%20Sea/Handbook%20on%20Boarding%20in%20Frontex%20Coordinated%20Joint%20Maritime%20Operations%20Best%20Practices%20&%20Guidelines.pdf#search=Boarding%20in%20Frontex%2Dcoordinated%20Joint%20Maritime%20Operation 

This document represents an overview of the methodology to guide this process, introducing the concept of
indicators, explaining how they can be used to measure compliance in fisheries, listing the properties that
characterise a good indicator and detailing how the procedure of incorporating indicators can take place at
national and regional level. With the use of these tools and following the methodology proposed, harmonised
compliance-based benchmarks can be obtained and a level playing field will be achieved.

https://www.efca.europa.eu/en/content/indicators-compliance-fisheries

This document is intended to provide guidance for a harmonised approach to the inspection of ships, ascertaining their compliance, identifying non-compliances and applying control procedures for the enforcement of Directive (EU) 2016/802 (codification of Council Directive 1999/32/EC), as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels.

https://emsa.europa.eu/newsroom/latest-news/item/2407-sulphur-inspection-guidance.html

The aim of this document is to present the generic principles and guidelines of risk assessment (RA) conducted by
the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) as a key tool for the implementation of the Specific Control and
Inspection Programmes (SCIPs) agreed end of December 2018 and for the strategic planning of Joint Deployment
Plans (JDPs).

https://www.efca.europa.eu/en/content/guidelines-risk-assessment-methodology-fisheries-compliance

This document is a common paper, produced by Frontex, EASO and EUROPOL to address directly Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) issues affecting deployments in shared operational settings. It covers deployment scenarios and sets out safety and security issues for deployed staff. The aim is to inform and to raise awareness concerning OSH-topics of particular relevance to deployments to land and sea locations within frontline states of the EU.

Contact: OSH.DMD@frontex.europa.eu

Designed specifically for the training of fisheries officials, Union Inspectors before their first deployment, as well
as other officials in the Member States and the Commission. This is a handbook for the trainee to help them
understand the general principles and specific types of fisheries inspections.

https://www.efca.europa.eu/sites/default/files/atoms/files/CC%20for%20the%20training%20of%20fisheries%20inspectors%20and%20union%20inspectors.%203%20General%20principles.pdf

Frontex Code of Conduct sets out the basic principles serving as a framework for persons who are seconded national experts, other law enforcement officers or officers or participants from third countries in any Frontex operational activity. Aims to promote general values intended to guarantee the principles of the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights with particular focus on vulnerable persons, as well as on persons seeking international protection.

Link: https://myfx.frontex.europa.eu/cases/GRP36/GRP-2017-00036/Documents/Materials%20for%20newcomers/CODE%20OF%20CONDUCT/Code_of_conduct_applicable_to_all_persons_particiating_in_Frontex_operational_activities.pdf

The guidance was prepared in close cooperation with the European Commission (DG MOVE), member states and
industry within the context of the European Sustainable Shipping Forum. It aims to support port authorities and
administrations backing the use of LNG as a ship fuel, as part of a joint effort to increase safety and sustainability.

https://emsa.europa.eu/publications/inventories/item/3207-guidance-on-lng-bunkering-to-port-authorities-and-administrations.html

The objective of the CIRAM is to establish a conceptual framework to assist Frontex and Member States in the preparation of risk analyses and to promote a common understanding of risk analysis. The CIRAM establish a clear and transparent methodology for risk analysis, which should serve as a benchmark for analytical activities, thus promoting harmonisation and the preconditions for efficient information exchange and cooperation in the field of border security.

Contact: HoU.ANALYSIS@frontex.europa.eu

Link: https://www.frontex.europa.eu/what-we-do/monitoring-and-risk-analysis/ciram/

The aim of the catalogue is to provide a detailed information about services provided by Frontex to the final users (MS, EU entities and Agencies as well as other stakeholders time to time involved).

Contact:  EUROSUR@frontex.europa.eu