Egyptian Coast Guard

Egyptian Coast Guard
Active 1887 – Present
Country Egypt
Branch Egyptian Navy
Type coast guard
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.[1]

Patrol boats

Patrol crafts

See also

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