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SWEDEN

Ministry of Defence - Swedish Coast Guard

Ministry of Defence - Swedish Coast Guard

Contact information

Kustbevakningen, PO Box 536, 371 23 Karlskrona / Bastionsgatan 18 Stumholmen, 371 32 Karlskrona
371 32
Karlskrona

Coast guard functions

Function Role Legal basis
Maritime Environmental Protection & Response

Strategic Lead

Maritime Monitoring and Surveillance

Strategic Lead

Fisheries Inspection & Control

Operational Lead

Maritime Border Control

Operational Lead

Maritime Safety Including Vessel Traffic Management

Supporting Body

Ship Casualty & Maritime Assistance Service

Supporting Body

Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking and Smuggling and Connected Maritime Law Enforcement

Supporting Body

Maritime Search and Rescue

Supporting Body

Maritime Customs Activities

Supporting Body

Maritime Accident and Disaster Response

Supporting Body

Maritime Ship and Port Security

Supporting Body

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