external maritime borders definition
external maritime borders means the outer limit of the territorial sea of the Member States as defined according to
external maritime borders means the outer limit of the territorial sea of the Member States as defined according to Articles 4 to 16 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. However, in cases where long range operations on a regular basis are required in order to prevent irregular migration/illegal entry, this shall be the outer limit of high threat areas. This shall be determined by taking account the operational data over the past two years as provided by the Member States in question. This definition of "external maritime borders" is used exclusively for the purpose of the present Regulation and all operations shall respect international law.