* Intersectorale aanpak: alle partners van civiele en militaire overheden (politie en justitie, grenscontrole, douane en visserijinspectie, milieuautoriteiten, scheepstoezicht, onderzoek en innovatie, marine) en industrie (scheepvaart, particuliere beveiliging, communicatietechnologie, ondersteuning van voorzieningen, sociale partners) moeten beter samenwerken.
* Cross-sectoral approach: this involves the cooperation of all partners from civilian and military authorities (police, judiciary, border control, customs and fisheries inspection, environmental authorities, shipping supervision, research and innovation, navies) to industry (shipping, private security, communication technology, capability support, social partners).