Article 1, Point (2) · EUNAVFOR MED IRINI

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(2)Articles 2 to 5 are replaced by the following:‘Article 2MandateIn pursuit of the objectives set out in Article 1(1), EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall, within its means and capabilities:

(a)safeguard Union interests in the Mediterranean through credible protection and deterrence;

(b)contribute to the implementation of UNSCRs in support of peace and stability in Libya; and

(c)foster Mediterranean partnerships through capacity building and training (CB&T), and naval diplomacy, as part of the Union integrated approach.

Article 3Safeguarding Union interests in the Mediterranean through credible protection and deterrence1.EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall contribute to Maritime Situational Awareness (MSA) regarding illicit activities, further expanded towards Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), in order to detect, monitor and report on illicit activities and threats to the security, safety and economic interests of the Union. EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall also gather information useful for contingency planning.2.EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall contribute to constraining Russia’s “shadow fleet”, as defined in International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly Resolution A.1192(33) adopted on 6 December 2023, in compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and international regulations, through a whole-of-route approach.3.EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall support the protection of Critical Maritime Infrastructure (CMI), with a view to enhancing maritime situational and domain awareness, including through trials and pilot deployments of technological solutions for maritime protection.4.EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall contribute to disrupting the business model of human smuggling and trafficking networks. To that effect, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall support the detection and monitoring of human smuggling and trafficking networks through information gathering and patrolling carried out by aerial assets above the high seas, in the agreed Area of Operation.5.The information gathered in the context of the tasks set out in paragraphs 1 to 4 may be stored and released to the relevant authorities of Member States and to competent Union bodies, as well as, if applicable, to NATO, and in the context of the task set out in paragraph 4, to the UN Panel of Experts on Libya.6.EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall report to the Political and Security Committee (PSC) on all issues and events related to actions, such as inspections or visits to verify the flag, in carrying out the tasks set out in paragraphs 1 to 4. The PSC may consider any subsequent measure, as appropriate.Article 4Contributing to the implementation of UNSCRs in support of peace and stability in Libya1.EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall contribute to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on Libya established under UNSCR 1970 (2011) and subsequent UNSCRs, by reporting on and deterring illicit arms trafficking to or from Libya. For that purpose, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall gather information, with aerial, satellite, maritime and other assets, on the trafficking of arms and related materiel from all directions (spanning sea, air and land routes) and share it with relevant partners and agencies, on a case-by-case and need-to-know basis, through the mechanisms in the relevant planning documents and in accordance with Article 14.2.EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall contribute to the implementation of UN measures against illicit exports of petroleum from Libya. EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall conduct monitoring and surveillance activities and gather information on illicit exports from Libya of petroleum, including crude oil and refined petroleum products, which are contrary to UNSCR 2146 (2014) and subsequent UNSCRs, and share it with relevant partners and agencies on a case-by-case and need-to-know basis, through the mechanisms in the relevant planning documents and in accordance with Article 14.3.The information gathered in the context of the tasks set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 may be stored and released to the relevant authorities of Member States and to competent Union bodies, as well as to the UN Panel of Experts on Libya and, if applicable, to the relevant Libyan authorities.4.EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall report to the PSC on all issues and events related to actions, such as inspections or visits to verify the flag, in carrying out the tasks set out in paragraphs 1 and 2. The PSC may consider any subsequent measure, as appropriate.Article 5Fostering Mediterranean partnerships through CB&T and naval diplomacy, as part of the Union integrated approach1.EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall pursue CB&T activities in support of Libyan institutions responsible for maritime law enforcement and Search and Rescue (SAR) at sea, while looking for sustainable long-term projects. That task shall be carried out in EUNAVFOR MED IRINI’s agreed Area of Operation or in a Member State territory, upon invitation by that Member State. That task may also be carried out in the territory, including the territorial sea, of Libya or of a host third State neighbouring Libya, where the PSC so decides following an assessment by the Council on the basis of an invitation by Libya or the host State concerned, and in accordance with international law. For the purpose of that task, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall establish and operate a monitoring mechanism in close coordination with other relevant stakeholders, including where necessary in Libya.2.EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall provide a platform for maritime security cooperation in the Mediterranean and explore, through naval diplomacy and exercises, opportunities beyond Libya to include other interested third countries in the region, such as Egypt, Tunisia and Lebanon.3.For the implementation of the tasks referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI may collect, store and exchange with the relevant authorities of Member States, competent Union bodies, the UN Support Mission in Libya, INTERPOL, the International Criminal Court and the United States of America the information, including personal data, gathered for the purpose of the vetting procedures on possible trainees, provided that they have given their consent in writing. Moreover, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI may collect and store necessary medical information and biometric data on trainees provided that they have given their consent in writing.’;