Egyptian Coast Guard | |
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Active | 1887–present |
Country | Egypt |
Branch | Egyptian Navy |
Type | Coast guard |
Size | 2,000 (As of 2013)[1] |
Garrison/HQ | Alexandria |
Egyptian Coast Guard, part of the Egyptian Navy, is responsible for the onshore protection of public installations near the coast and the patrol of coastal waters to prevent smuggling. Currently consists of one hundred five ships and craft. The Egyptian Coast Guard has over 5,000 personnel.[2]