Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard
| Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard | |
|---|---|
 Logo of the Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard | |
| Active | 1995–present |
| Country | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Motto(s) | "Answering duty's call" |
| Commanders | |
| Lieutenant commander | Dorian Davis |
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard is the maritime branch of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force. The purpose of the coast guard is to maintain the country's interests, and along with the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Air Wing, patrol the waters of the country.[1]
The Coast Guard has additional responsibilities, including search and rescue, oil pollution response, ship safety inspections, and broadcasting of maritime safety alerts.[2]
History
[edit]The Coast Guard was originally founded as the Antigua and Barbuda Police Marine Unit, however, on 1 May 1995, it was absorbed into the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, and became known as the Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Antigua & Barbuda Coast Guard". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ "Regulatory Partnerships". ADOMS : The Antigua & Barbuda Department of Marine Services. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ "Table 5.1. Antigua and Barbuda / Antigua y Barbuda". doi:10.1787/888934235487. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
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