Английская Википедия:Hellenic Coast Guard

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The Hellenic Coast Guard (Шаблон:Lang-el) is the national coast guard of Greece. Like many other coast guards, it is a paramilitary organization that can support the Hellenic Navy in wartime, but resides under separate civilian control in times of peace. The officers and the enlisted members of the Coast Guard are regarded as military personnel under Military's Penal Code. It was founded in 1919 by an Act of Parliament (Law No. 1753–1919) and the legal framework for its function was reformed in 1927. Its primary mission is the enforcement of Greek, European and International law in the maritime areas.

Historically, it is very closely associated with the Greek shipping industry; many Coast Guard officers retire early to find employment in Greek and international companies owned by Greek ship-owners.

Role and responsibilities

The main activities of the Hellenic Coast Guard are defined in the present legislation and specified within its institutional framework of operation. These activities are the following:

• Ensuring public order, including general policing and traffic policing.
• Safeguarding of public and state security.
• Law enforcement at sea, ports and coastal areas.Maritime border control. Surveillance of the sea, shipping, ports and borders. Drug interdiction.
• Search and rescue (jointly with the Hellenic Air Force and Hellenic Navy).
• Safety of navigation (with the exception of lighthouses, racons and buoys, which are constructed, purchased, installed and maintained by the Hellenic Navy Lighthouse Service).
• Protection of the marine environment and response to marine pollution incidents.
• Provision of emergency maritime radio communication services.
• Port operations (excluding port pilots service).
• Merchant Ships and Shipping Companies inspection.
• Representation of Greece in international organizations and the European Commission in matters related to these roles.

In order to perform these roles, the Coast Guard operate a number of patrol boats of various sizes (6m to 60m) and different types (RIBs, coastal patrol boats, offshore patrol boats, lifeboats and pollution control vessels). On land the Hellenic Coast Guard is equipped with 634 vehicles, including patrol vehicles, cars and motorcycles, buses and mini vans, trucks and tanker. The Coast Guard also operate seven airplanes and six helicopters.

Organization

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Flag of the Hellenic Coast Guard flown in front of the Coast Guard offices in Rethymno Harbour.

The Hellenic Coast Guard is under the authority of the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, which is headed by a commandant and assisted by two deputy commandants who all have the rank of vice admiral (Шаблон:Lang). Шаблон:As of, Georgios Alexandrakis serves as Commandant of the Hellenic Coast Guard..

The Hellenic Coast Guard operates the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Piraeus and the Emergency Radio Communications Station SXE at Aspropyrgos (Шаблон:Coord). The Hellenic Coast Guard also operates the Vessel Traffic Service (V.T.M.I.S.) at busy sea lanes, currently around the ports of Piraeus, Elefsis, Lavrion and Rafina.

Between May 21, 1964, and 1980 the Hellenic Coast Guard had its own special flag, which was derived from the Greek Ensign with the addition of the crossed anchors badge on the center of the white cross.

Personnel

Most officers in recent years are graduates from higher education establishments, including the Merchant Marine Academies. After recruitment new officers study for four years at the Hellenic Naval Academy. Petty officers are trained for two years at Palaskas Naval Training Centre and lower rank enlisted men are trained at Scholi Limenofylakon (Шаблон:Lang-el) at Piraeus, for a duration of two years. With law Law 4029 of 2011, a volunteer Auxiliary Coast Guard was established. The Officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard have the same ranks as the Officers of the Hellenic Navy and similar insignia, replacing the curl with two crossed anchors. The Petty Officers (Ratings) also use rank insignia similar to those of the Hellenic Navy, replacing the speciality symbol with the crossed anchors badge.

Ranks and insignia

Commissioned officers

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NCOs and enlisted

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Fleet

As of 2015, the structure of the Hellenic Coast Guard predicts a fleet consisting of five Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) sized 45–60 metres in length and of 300-450 tons displacement, six to twelve Patrol boats with lengths of 25–30 meters and more than fifty Coastal Patrol Vessels of various types with lengths of 14–20 meters. In addition the Hellenic Coast Guard operates a large number of fast Rigid-Inflatable Boat (RIB)/Special Forces vessels as well as eleven Lifeboats. Currently the Hellenic Coast Guard fleet in its totality consists of approximately 240-250 vessels of all types. In August 2023 the Hellenic Coast Guard ordered 31 Munin S1200 patrol boats and three Metis high-speed RHIBs. 5 Finnish-built fast patrol boats "Watercat 2000 Patrol" were ordered in early November 2023.

Model & Class	Photo	Type	Length (m)	Displacement (tonnes)	Origin	Year of Introduction	In service	Notes
Stan Patrol 5509 / Class Gavdos	Файл:Hellenic Coast Guard vessel ΛΣ-090 Gavdos.jpg	OPV	58,5	565	Шаблон:Flag	2015	1	Vessel ΛΣ-090, built by Damen shipyards and delivered in October 2015 with more than 82,5% funding of EU's External Borders Fund. Weapon systems of choice to be installed are still unspecified. Speed of 27-30 knots.
Sa'ar 4.5 / Class Fourni	Файл:20071011-Saronikos-PLS060.jpg	OPV	58	400	Шаблон:FlagШаблон:Flag	2003	3	Vessels ΛΣ-060, ΛΣ-070 built in Israel (2003) and ΛΣ-080 built in Greece (2004) are weapon-downsized/modified FACs, each fitted with an OTO Breda 30mm/70 gun as main armament and two remote controlled 0.50" heavy machine guns but without anti-ship missiles. Acquired prior to the 2004 Athens Olympics. Speed of 34.5 knots.
Vosper Europatrol 250 Mk1 / Class Arkoi	Файл:Hellenic Coast Guard OPV PLS050 Arkoi.jpg	OPV	47.3	300	Шаблон:Flag	2002	1	Vessel ΛΣ-050 was originally bought by Financial Crime Prosecution Authorities in 1994 and transferred to HCG in 2002, in which remained decommissioned due mechanical problems. In 2014 underwent significant maintenance and repairs and entered active service again following donations from "Aikaterini Laskaridi" Foundation. The boat can be armed with 40mm gun as main weapon system. Speed of 40 knots.
Cantiere Navale Vittoria P355 GR / Class Marinos Zampatis	Файл:HCG VESSEL LS920.jpg	OPV	36.3	160	Шаблон:Flag	2020	4	Three ships ordered in January 2019, with a plus one option, exercised in July 2019 (90% EU funding). The first two were received in December 2020 and the fourth in January 2022 and will replace the older Dilos (Abeking) class. They will be fitted with 2x0.50 LRCWS - Light Remotely Controlled Weapon Stations. Vessels ΛΣ-900, ΛΣ-910, ΛΣ-920 and ΛΣ-930. Speed of 40 knots.
Abeking & Rasmussen / Class Dilos (Δήλος)	Файл:20071013-Chania-PLS015-0066.jpg	Patrol	29	86	Шаблон:Flag	1977 under decommissioning	6	Vessels ΛΣ-010, ΛΣ-015, ΛΣ-020, ΛΣ-025, ΛΣ-030 and ΛΣ-040, all six boats are currently under decommissioning by Marinos Zampatis class; design by Abeking & Rasmussen built by ENAE shipyards. Speed of 27 knots.
POB-24G / Class Faiakas (Φαίακας)		Patrol	24.6	50	Шаблон:Flag	2015	2	Vessels ΛΣ-617 and ΛΣ-618 have been delivered. The remaining four (4) boats (type POB-24G) of the initial order will not be delivered following legal action of HCG against the manufacturer. Vessel ΛΣ-618 is equipped with an EMILY robotic SAR device. Each of the boats of the class will bear a .50" heavy machine gun. Speed of 32 knots.
Javelin-74	Файл:Agia Galini - Crete, Greece - panoramio.jpg	Coastal Patrol	19.2	27	Шаблон:Flag	2002	3	Vessels ΛΣ-192, ΛΣ-193 and ΛΣ-194 Speed of 50+ knots.
LCS-57 (Lambro-57) Mk.II	Файл:LS-616 patrol boat in Kos.jpg	Coastal Patrol	19.2	27	Шаблон:Flag	2002	16	Vessels ΛΣ-601 to ΛΣ-616. Built by Motomarine-Greece. Speed 50+ knots.
LCS-57 (Lambro-57) Mk.I	Файл:Hellenic Coast Guard.jpg	Coastal Patrol	18.2	28	Шаблон:Flag	1998	19	Vessels ΛΣ-137 to ΛΣ-151 and ΛΣ-169 to ΛΣ-172. Built by Motomarine-Greece. Speed 44 knots.
LCS-53 (Lambro-53 Guardian)	Файл:20140408 argostoli225.JPG	Coastal Patrol	16.8	21	Шаблон:Flag	1992	11	Vessels ΛΣ-114 to ΛΣ-126. Built by Motomarine-Greece. Speed 33 knots.
Fabio Buzzi Design 56SF		Patrol / HCG Special Forces	16,10		Шаблон:Flag		0/15	15 Fabio Buzzi 56F patrol boats have been ordered (Jan 2020), to be delivered by 2023. Speed over 50 knots.
CB-90HCG		Patrol / HCG Special Forces	15.9	18.5	Шаблон:Flag	1999	3	Combat boats by Dockstavarvet, each armed with two twin remote controlled 0.50" heavy machine guns and carry level IV armor plates. Vessels ΛΣ-134 to ΛΣ-136. Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Ionian Islands) Speed of 45 knots.
Olympic D65/74		Coastal Patrol	22.5	30	Шаблон:Flag	1973 - under decommissioning	4	Olympic line is under decommissioning. Unknown number of boats still in service for secondary tasks / ΛΣ-102 series
Olympic D-45M		Coastal Patrol	13.9	25	Шаблон:Flag	1973 - under decommissioning	5	Olympic line is under decommissioning. Unknown number of boats still in service for secondary tasks
Olympic D-45		Coastal Patrol	13.9	25	Шаблон:Flag	1973 - under decommissioning	4	Olympic line is under decommissioning. Unknown number of boats still in service for secondary tasks
Olympic D-44		Coastal Patrol	13.4	25	Шаблон:Flag	1973 - under decommissioning	3	Olympic line is under decommissioning. Unknown number of boats still in service for secondary tasks / ΛΣ-153 series
Wellcraft		Coastal Patrol / HCG Special Forces			Шаблон:Flag	2004	1	Donated by the USCG in 2004. Vessel ΛΣ-797 allocated to the HCG's Seals.
Madera MRCD-1250		Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces	12,5		Шаблон:Flag		2	Military grade boats for HCG's Seals, able to carry 10-12 troops each. Armed with 0.50" gun and two 7.62mm machine guns. Speed of 49 knots.
MIL-40 Fabio Buzzi		Patrol / HCG Special Forces	12.2	7	Шаблон:Flag	1997	2	Vessels ΛΣ-132 and ΛΣ-133. Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Ionian islands) Speed of 50-55 knots.
Magna Onda		Patrol / HCG Special Forces	11.7	5.4	Шаблон:Flag	1987	2	Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Aegean islands) Speed of 52 knots
Halter Marine HSB		Patrol / HCG Special Forces	11.6		Шаблон:Flag	2004	1	Donated by the USCG in 2004
MIL-38 Fabio Buzzi		Patrol / HCG Special Forces	11.58	7	Шаблон:Flag	1997	2	Vessels ΛΣ-129 and ΛΣ-130 allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Aegean islands) Speed of 50-55 knots.
Rafnar 1100		Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces	11,5	4	Шаблон:FlagШаблон:Flag	2020	10	Donation from the 'Union of Greek Shipowners'. Icelandic design, built by RAFNAR Hellas under licence. Vessels ΛΣ-1054 to ΛΣ-1063. Speed of 50+ knots.
Naval Special Warfare (NSW)		Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces	11	7.9	Шаблон:Flag	2022	2	Donated by the US in May 2022 along with 4 more to the Hellenic Navy. Speed 45 knots.
Magna 110 Hurricane Mk.I/II		Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces	10,8		Шаблон:Flag	2013	2	ΛΣ-1002, ΛΣ-1005
System 33/Nemesis RIB	Файл:20190509 380 gytheion.jpg	Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces	10.35		Шаблон:Flag	2014	10	All vessels are donation by SNF having speed of 50+ knots.
Oceanic Interceptor		Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces			Шаблон:Flag	2004	?	Allocated to the HCG's Seals.
Super Onda		Patrol / HCG Special Forces	8.6	2.8	Шаблон:Flag	1987	2	Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Aegean islands) Speed of 52 knots
Boston Whaler, Outrage-280	Файл:HCG 004.jpg	Patrol / HCG Special Forces	8.34	3	Шаблон:Flag	2004	3	Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces at Piraeus. ΛΣ-798, ΛΣ-799 and ΛΣ-800. Donated by the USCG in 2004.
Gibli-1025		Coastal Patrol RIB	10,25		Шаблон:Flag	2001	12	Vessels ΛΣ-3xx
Mostro Top Gun 964		Coastal Patrol RIB	9.9	1.6	Шаблон:Flag	1997	8	Vessels ΛΣ-2xx
Mostro Top Gun 864		Coastal Patrol RIB	9.3	1.4	Шаблон:Flag	1992	11	Vessels ΛΣ-2xx
Oceanic 9000 Stealth	Файл:20100412 eginf15.jpg	Coastal Patrol RIB	9	2	Шаблон:Flag	1998	18	Vessels ΛΣ-3xx
Magna 31		Coastal Patrol RIB	8.6	2.8	Шаблон:Flag	2013	2	ΛΣ-1003, ΛΣ-1004
Viking Norsafe Munin S1200 Ext.Cabin	Файл:20211103 220 aigina.jpg	Ambulance Vessel	12	7	Шаблон:FlagШаблон:Flag	2020	7/15	Built by Viking Norsafe Hellas. Vessels ΛΣ-1064 to ΛΣ-1070 allocated to Greek islands. Speed of 40 knots.
Lambro Halmatic 60	Файл:20070407-Zea-NG513-b.jpg	Lifeboat	18	37	Шаблон:Flag	1999	10	Vessels' series Ν/Γ-511 to Ν/Γ-520
Arun Halmatic		Lifeboat	16	37	Шаблон:Flag	1992	1	Vessel Ν/Γ-510
LMPA-29		Pollution control	29	240	Шаблон:Flag Шаблон:Flag	1994	5	Built by Motomarine - Greece. Designed by Astilleros Gondan - Spain. Vessels ΛΣ-413 to ΛΣ-417
Pollcat		Pollution control	19	85	Шаблон:Flag Шаблон:Flag	1999	4	Built by Manor Marine, Portland. Designed by Desmi, Denmark. Vessels ΛΣ-418 to ΛΣ-421

Aircraft fleet

The Hellenic Coast Guard operates a small fleet of fixed wing aircraft based at Tatoi (Dekelia) Air Base, (LGTT, Шаблон:Coord).

Aircraft	Photo	ID	Type	Versions	Origin	Year acquired	In service	Notes
Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin	Файл:HC-31 over Athens.jpg	HC-31 to HC-36	Patrol helicopter	AS 365N3	Шаблон:Flag	2003	6	Based at Kotroni Naval Air Station (LGKN) in cooperation with Hellenic Navy
Cessna 406 Caravan II	Файл:HCG Reims-Cessna F406 7085.jpg	AC-21 to AC-23	Maritime patrol	F406	Шаблон:Flag	2000	3	Built by Reims
Socata TB	Файл:HCG Socata TB-20.jpg	AC-3, AC-4	Utility aircraft	TB 20	Шаблон:Flag	1985	2
Cessna 172 Skyhawk		AC-1, AC-2	Utility aircraft	172RG	Шаблон:Flag	1981	2
IAI Heron 1	Файл:IAI Heron 1 in flight 2.JPEG	UC-01	UAV	Heron 1	Шаблон:Flag	2022	1

HCG facilities

1. New headquarters and VTMIS operations centre (Pireaus): Шаблон:Coord
2. Old headquarters and SAR coordination centre (Pireaus): Шаблон:Coord
3. Mooring for Open Sea Patrol Vessels (Keratsini): Шаблон:Coord
4. Coast Guard apron at Tatoi Air Base: Шаблон:Coord
5. Aspropyrgos Maritime Communications Radio Station SXE: Шаблон:Coord
6. Piraeus Central Port Authority: Шаблон:Coord
7. Enlisted men training facility (Σχολή Λιμενοφυλάκων): Шаблон:Coord
8. Piraeus VTMIS AIS receiver 002393200 Шаблон:Coord
9. Psyttaleia Island VTMIS AIS receiver 002391100 Шаблон:Coord
10. Patras VTS Шаблон:Coord
11. Thessaloniki VTS Шаблон:Coord
12. Corfu Island VTS Шаблон:Coord
13. Igoumenitsa VTS Шаблон:Coord
14. Lavrion VTS Шаблон:Coord
15. Rafina Port Шаблон:Coord

External links

• Hellenic Coast Guard official website