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Netherlands Coastguard
Maritime law enforcement branch of the Royal Netherlands Navy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Netherlands Coastguard (Dutch: Kustwacht Nederland) is civil organisation that carries out tasks on the Netherlands North Sea for six Ministries under administration of the Royal Netherlands Navy.[4] Its operational command falls under the Ministry of Defence, and the Royal Netherlands Navy is responsible for its coordination.[5]
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Motto | Servamus Servientes |
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Formed | February 26, 1987 |
Annual budget | €64,258,000 (2020)[1] |
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Operations jurisdiction | Netherlands |
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Parent agency | Royal Netherlands Navy |
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Headquarters office is in Den Helder. Director is commander Nicole Kuipers.[6]