Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard | |
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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 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.[2]
The Coast Guard has additional responsibilities, including search and rescue, oil pollution response, ship safety inspections, and broadcasting of maritime safety alerts.[3]