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Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard
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The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG)[3] (Dutch: Kustwacht Caribisch Gebied (KWCARIB)) is the coast guard of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Dutch Caribbean. The unit is a joint effort between all constituent countries within the Kingdom.[4] Prior to the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, it was known as the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba Coast Guard (NA&A CG) and was a division of the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Quick Facts Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard Kustwacht Caribisch Gebied, Abbreviation ...
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Abbreviation | KWCARIB |
Motto | Samen Sterk Strong Together |
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Formed | February 1, 1996 |
Annual budget | €48,269,000[1] |
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Operations jurisdiction | Dutch Caribbean |
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Overseen by | Kustwachtcommissie (Coast Guard Commission) |
Parent agency | Ministry of Defence |
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