The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard is the maritime branch of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force. The purpose of
| Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Answering duty's call" |
| Current form | 1995 |
| Headquarters | ABDF Coast Guard Base, Saint John's City |
| Website | Official website |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Gaston Browne |
| Chief of Defence Staff | Telbert Benjamin[1] |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18 |
| Related articles | |
| Ranks | Military ranks of Antigua and Barbuda |
the coast guard is to maintain the countries interests, and along with the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Air Wing, patrol the waters of the country.[2]
The Coast Guard has additional responsibilities, including search and rescue, oil pollution response, ship safety inspections, and broadcasting of maritime safety alerts.[3]
History
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.[4]
References
- ↑ "New Colonel to take command of Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force". 7 March 2020. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ↑ "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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