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{{Short description|Military unit and national coast guard}}
{{Infobox military unit
{{use dmy dates |date=December 2021}}
|unit_name= Hellenic Coast Guard
{{Infobox law enforcement agency
|image=[[File:Hellenic Coast Guard Arms-rls.jpg|150px]]
|caption=Coat of Arms of the Hellenic Coast Guard
| agencyname = Harbor Corps-Hellenic Coast Guard
| nativename =
|dates= 1919
| nativenamea = {{lang|el|Λιμενικό Σώμα-Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή}}
|country= {{GRE}}
| nativenamer = {{transl|el|Limeniko Soma-Elliniki Aktofylaki}}
|allegiance=
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|branch=
| abbreviation = HCG
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|role= Coast Guard
| patchcaption =
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| logo = File: Hellenic Coast Guard Logo.svg
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| logocaption = Hellenic Coast Guard badge
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| badge = File:Hellenic Coast Guard racing stripe.svg
|garrison_label=
| badgecaption = Racing stripe
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| flag = File:Hellenic Coast Guard House Flag.svg
|patron=[[Saint Nicholas|St. Nicholas]]
| flagcaption = Flag
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| country = Greece
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| constitution1 = Law No. 1753/1919
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| constitution2 = Law No. 3922/2011<ref name="law">{{cite act|type=Law|index=3922 |date=2011|trans-title=Establishment of the Coast Guard Headquarters - Hellenic Coast Guard and other provisions |title=Σύσταση Αρχηγείου Λιμενικού Σώματος - Ελληνικής Ακτοφυλακής και άλλες διατάξεις|language=el |url=https://www.kodiko.gr/nomothesia/document/127869/nomos-3922-2011}}</ref>
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|commander1=Vice Admiral A. Athanasopoulos
| headquarters =
|commander1_label=Commandant
| minister1name = [[Christos Stylianides]]
|commander2=
| minister1pfo = Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy
|commander2_label=Deputy Commandant
| chief1name = Vice Admiral Georgios Alexandrakis
|commander3=
|commander3_label=Deputy Commandant
| chief1position = Commandant
| chief2name = Vice Admiral Alexandros Tselikis
|commander4=
| chief2position = First Deputy Commandant
|commander4_label=General Inspector
| chief3name = Vice Admiral Aristeidis Pantazoglou
|notable_commanders=
| chief3position = Second Deputy Commandant
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| parentagency = [[Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy (Greece)|Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy]]
|identification_symbol='''Λ.Σ.-ΕΛ.ΑΚΤ.'''
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The '''Hellenic Coast Guard''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] '''Λιμενικό Σώμα-Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή''' - ''Limeniko Soma-Elliniki Aktofylaki'' - lit. "Port Corps-Hellenic Coast Guard") is the national [[coast guard]] of [[Greece]]. Like most 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. It was founded in 1919 by an Act of Parliament (N. 1753/1919) and the legal framework for its function was reformed in 1927. The current name is specified in Law 3022/2011.
The '''Hellenic Coast Guard''' ({{langx|el|Λιμενικό Σώμα-Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή|Limeniko Soma-Elliniki Aktofylaki|Harbor Corps-Hellenic Coast Guard}}) 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.<ref>{{cite act|type=Law|index=4150 |date=2013|article=4|trans-title=Reorganization of the Ministry of Shipping and the Aegean and other provisions |title=Ανασυγκρότηση του Υπουργείου Ναυτιλίας και Αιγαίου και άλλες διατάξεις|language=el |url=https://www.dsanet.gr/Epikairothta/Nomothesia/n4150.htm}} [https://www-dsanet-gr.translate.goog/Epikairothta/Nomothesia/n4150.htm?_x_tr_sl=el&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=el&_x_tr_pto=wapp Translated English Version]</ref> 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.<ref name="duty"/>


Historically, it is very closely associated with the [[Greek shipping|Greek shipping industry]]; many Coast Guard officers retire early to find employment in Greek and international companies owned by Greek ship-owners.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Theotokas |first1=Giannes |last2=Harlaftis |first2=Gelina |name-list-style=amp |date=2007 |title=Greek ship-owners and shipping businesses: organization, strategy and administration |pages=399-401 |language=el}}</ref>
==Organization==
[[File:Hellenic Coast Guard Flag.svg|left|thumb|200px|Old [[ensign]] of the Hellenic Coast Guard (in use 1964-1980)]]


== Role and responsibilities ==
The Hellenic Coast Guard Force is currently under the authority of the [[Ministry of Shipping (Greece)|Ministry of Shipping]]. The Hellenic Coast Guard Force is headed by the Senior Coast Guard Officer who has the rank of [[Vice Admiral]] (''[[Antinavarchos]]'').
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:<ref name="law"/><ref name="duty">{{cite web |url=https://www.hcg.gr/en/organization/duties/ |access-date=2021-12-12 |website=Hellenic Coast Guard |title=Roles and Responsibilities |date=2021-03-09}}</ref>


* Ensuring public order, including general policing and traffic policing.
The basic roles of the Hellenic Coast Guard are law enforcement in sea, search and rescue, marine safety, pollution prevention in sea, fishery patrolling, prevention of the illegal immigration, drug interdiction.
* Safeguarding of public and state security.
* [[maritime law enforcement|Law enforcement at sea, ports and coastal areas]].Maritime border control. Surveillance of the sea, [[maritime transport|shipping]], ports and borders. [[Drug interdiction]].
* [[Search and rescue]] (jointly with the [[Hellenic Air Force]] and [[Hellenic Navy]]).
* [[marine safety|Safety of navigation]] (with the exception of [[lighthouses]], [[racon]]s 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ukho.gov.uk/amd/wnm%5C2002%5Cweek51_5456-5561%5Cnp289-wk51-02-page165.pdf |title=Greece, Coast Radio Stations, Hellenic Coast Guard MRCC and MRSC |year=2002 |website=The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office |access-date=2008-07-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081003070119/http://www.ukho.gov.uk/amd/wnm%5C2002%5Cweek51_5456-5561%5Cnp289-wk51-02-page165.pdf |archive-date=2008-10-03}}</ref>
<!--* Training for merchant seamen
* Enforcement of seamen’s labour legislation. Supervision of institutions and social welfare and insurance funds which fall under the Ministry of Merchant Marine.-->
* 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 (RIB's, coastal patrol boats, offshore patrol boats, lifeboats and pollution control vessels). On land the Hellenic Coast Guard is equipped with cars and motorcycles.
In order to perform these roles, the Coast Guard operate a number of [[patrol boat]]s of various sizes (6m to 60m) and different types ([[rigid inflatable boat|RIBs]], coastal patrol boats, offshore patrol boats, [[lifeboat (rescue)|lifeboat]]s and [[pollution control]] vessels).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hcg.gr/en/organization/operational-means/vessels/ |access-date=2021-12-12 |website=Hellenic Coast Guard |title=Vessels |date=2021-03-08}}</ref> On land the Hellenic Coast Guard is equipped with 634 vehicles, including patrol vehicles, cars and motorcycles, buses and mini vans, trucks and tanker.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hcg.gr/en/organization/operational-means/vehicles/ |access-date=2021-12-12 |website=Hellenic Coast Guard |title=Vehicles |date=2021-03-08}}</ref> The Coast Guard also operate seven airplanes and six helicopters.<ref name="aerial">{{cite web |url=https://www.hcg.gr/en/organization/operational-means/aerials/ |access-date=2021-12-12 |website=Hellenic Coast Guard |title=Aircraft |date=2021-03-08}}</ref>


==Organization==
The Hellenic Coast Guard operates the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Piraeus and the Emergency Radio Communications Station ''SXE'' at Aspropyrgos ({{coord|38|02|12.5|N|23|35|7.5|E}}). 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.
[[File:Hellenic Coast Guard flag Rethymno.jpg|thumb|left|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 (Greece)|Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy]],<ref name="history">{{cite web |url=https://www.hcg.gr/el/istoria-organosi/istoria/istorikh-anadromh/ |access-date=2021-12-12 |date=2020-10-14 |website=Hellenic Coast Guard |title=102 Χρόνια από την Ίδρυση του Λιμενικού Σώματος (1919-2021) |trans-title=102 Years since the Foundation of the Coast Guard (1919-2021) |language=el}}</ref> which is headed by a commandant and assisted by two deputy commandants who all have the rank of [[vice admiral]] ({{lang|el|[[Antinavarchos]]}}). {{As of|2022}}, Georgios Alexandrakis serves as Commandant of the Hellenic Coast Guard..<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hcg.gr/en/structure/leadership/ |access-date=2021-12-12 |website=Hellenic Coast Guard |title=The Leadership of HCG |date=2021-03-08}}</ref>
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.<ref>[http://www.yen.gr/media/28417/simaials_small.jpg Photo of old Hellenic CG flag.]</ref>


The Hellenic Coast Guard operates the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in [[Piraeus]] and the Emergency Radio Communications Station ''SXE'' at [[Aspropyrgos]] ({{coord|38|02|12.5|N|23|35|7.5|E}}). 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]].
== Role and responsibilities ==
[[Image:20071013-Chania-PLS015-0066.jpg|thumb|''PLS-015'' in port in [[Crete]]]]
[[File:Hellenic Coast Guard PLS-060.jpg|thumb|[[Sa'ar 4 class missile boat]]]]


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:
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.
* Law enforcement at sea, ports and coastal areas, prevention of illegal immigration. Surveillance of shipping, ports, sea space and borders.
* Search and Rescue at Sea (jointly with the [[Hellenic Air Force]], responsible for Search and Rescue by air)
* Safety of navigation (with the exception of [[lighthouses]], [[racon]]s and [[buoys]], which are constructed, purchased, installed and maintained by the [[Hellenic Navy]] Lighthouse Service)
* Protection of the marine environment, response to marine pollution incidents
* Provision of emergency maritime radio communication services <ref>{{cite web | url=http://hcgchica.com/buy-hcg-injections-worldwide/ | format=PDF | publisher=The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office | title=Greece, Coast Radio Stations, Hellenic Coast Guard MRCC and MRSC | year=2002 | accessdate=2008-07-02 }} {{Dead link|date=November 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
<!--* Training for merchant seamen
* Enforcement of seamen’s labour legislation. Supervision of institutions and social welfare and insurance funds which fall under the Ministry of Merchant Marine.-->
* 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


==Personnel==
==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 ({{langx|el|Σχολή Λιμενoφυλάκων|Sxoli Limenofilakon|}})'' at Piraeus, for a duration of two years. With law Law 4029 of 2011, a volunteer Auxiliary Coast Guard was established.<ref>{{cite act|type=Law|index=4029|year=2011 |title=θελοντισμός στο Λιμενικό Σώμα − Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή και στο Πυροσβεστικό Σώμα και άλλες διατάξεις. |url=http://elib.aade.gr/elib/view?d=/gr/act/2011/4029|trans-title=Volunteering in the Coast Guard - Hellenic Coast Guard and the Fire Brigade and other provisions|language=el}}</ref> 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.<ref name="HCG"/>


==Ranks and insignia==
Most officers in recent years are graduates from higher education establishments, including the Merchant Marine Academies. After recruitment new officers study for one year at the [[Hellenic Naval Academy]]. Petty officers are trained for nine months at ''Palaskas Naval Training Centre'' and lower rank enlisted men are trained at ''Scholi Limenofylakon'' at Piraeus. With law Law 4029 of 2011, a volunteer Auxiliary Coast Guard was established.<ref>Law 4029, Government Gazette A 245, 2011-11-22</ref>
===Commissioned officers===

{| style="border:1px solid #8888aa; background-color:#f7f8ff; padding:5px; font-size:85%; margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px;"
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.<ref>[http://egov.yen.gr/Folder.2003-07-23.3052/Folder.2003-07-23.3919/diakritika.jpg Grade/rank insignia of the Hellenic CG (Ministry of Merchant Marine)]</ref>
{{Ranks and Insignia of NATO Navies/OF/Blank}}

{{Ranks and Insignia of NATO Navies/OF/Greece (Coast Guard)}}
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="95%"
!colspan=11| '''Officer Grade Structure of the Hellenic Coast Guard'''
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
! OF-9 !! OF-8 !! OF-7 !! OF-6 !! OF-5 !! OF-4 !! OF-3 !! OF-2 !! colspan=2 | OF-1
|- align="center"
| (no equivalent)
|''Αντιναύαρχος''<br />''Antinavarchos''<BR>(Vice Admiral)
|''Υποναύαρχος''<br />''Yponavarchos''<BR>(Rear Admiral)
|''Αρχιπλοίαρχος''<br />''Archiploiarchos''<BR>(Commodore)
|''Πλοίαρχος''<br />''Ploiarchos''<BR>(Captain)
|''Αντιπλοίαρχος''<br />''Antiploiarchos''<BR>(Commander)
|''Πλωτάρχης''<br />''Plotarchis''<BR>(Lt. Commander)
|''Υποπλοίαρχος''<br />''Ypoploiarchos''<BR>(Lieutenant)
|''Ανθυποπλοίαρχος''<br />''Anthypoploiarchos''<BR>(Lieutenant junior grade)
|''Σημαιοφόρος''<br />''Simaioforos''<BR>(Ensign)
|- align="center" width="10%"
| (no equivalent)
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OF8-sleeve.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OF7-sleeve.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OF6-sleeve.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OF5-sleeve.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OF4-sleeve.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OF3-sleeve.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OF2-sleeve.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OF1b-sleeve.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OF1-sleeve.svg|center|60px]]
|}
|}


===NCOs and enlisted===
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="95%"
{| style="border:1px solid #8888aa; background-color:#f7f8ff; padding:5px; font-size:85%; margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px;"
!colspan=9| '''NCO Rank Structure of the Hellenic Coast Guard'''
{{Ranks and Insignia of NATO Navies/OR/Blank}}
|-
{{Ranks and Insignia of NATO Navies/OR/Greece (Coast Guard)}}
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
!|OR-9||OR-8||OR-7||OR-6||OR-5||OR-4||OR-3||OR-2||OR-1
|- align="center"
| ''Ανθυπασπιστής''<br />''Anthipaspistis''
| Αρχικελευστής<BR>Archikelefstis
| Επικελευστής<BR>Epikelefstis
| Κελευστής<BR>Kelefstis
|
| Λιμενοφύλακας<BR>Limenofylakas
|
|
|
|-
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-WO1-sleeve.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OR9.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OR8.svg|center|60px]]
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OR7.svg|center|60px]]
|
| [[File:GR-Coastguard-OR6.svg|center|60px]]
|
|
|
|}
|}


==Fleet==
==Fleet==
As of 2015, the structure of the Hellenic Coast Guard consists of a fleet 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ο Στόλος του Λιμενικού Σώματος /Ελληνικής Ακτοφυλακής το 2015 |trans-title=The Fleet of the Hellenic Coast Guard in 2015 |language=el |date=21 December 2014 |url=http://www.viadiplomacy.gr/o-stolos-tou-limenikou-somatos-ellinikis-aktofilakis-2015-nea-skafi-ke-dinatotites |access-date=28 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yen.gr/wide/yen.chtm?prnbr=24177 |title=Επιχειρησιακά Μέσα |trans-title=Operational Units |website=Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Islands & Fisheries |language=el |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101202101001/http://yen.gr/wide/yen.chtm?prnbr=24177 |archive-date=2010-12-02}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Hellenic Coast Guard's Mission to Secure the Seas from Illicit Trade |url=https://www.pmi-impact.com/news/the-hellenic-coast-guards-mission-to-secure-the-seas-from-illicit-trade |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=PMI IMPACT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=D-Mitch |title=Infographics of Coast Guard Vessels #7: The new boats of the Hellenic Coast Guard 2020-2024 |date=2 April 2020 |url=https://www.navalanalyses.com/2020/04/infographics-of-coast-guard-vessels-7.html |website=Naval Analyses.com |access-date=2023-09-30}}</ref> In August 2023, the Hellenic Coast Guard ordered 31 Munin S1200 patrol boats and three Metis high-speed RHIBs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Viking wins 34-vessel order for Greek coastguard |date=31 August 2023 |url=https://www.maritimejournal.com/vessels/viking-wins-34-vessel-order-for-greek-coastguard/1487032.article |website=Maritime Journal |access-date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Five Finnish-built fast patrol boats "Watercat 2000 Patrol" were ordered in early November 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Πέντε ταχύπλοα για την φύλαξη των θαλάσσιων συνόρων |trans-title=Five speedboats for guarding the maritime borders |website=Emprosnet.gr |date=2023-11-02 |url=https://www.emprosnet.gr/politiki/pente-taxyploa-gia-tin-fylaksi-ton-thalassion-synoron |language=el |ref={{sfnref |emprosnet.gr |2023}} |access-date=2023-11-15}}</ref>
{{Original_research_section|date=May 2009}}
[[File:Hellenic Coast Guard.jpg|thumb|Lambro PB-57 patrol boat ''ΛΣ-172'' at [[Bay of Zea|Zea]] [[marina]] coast guard station, [[Piraeus]]]]
[[File:20080412-MarinaDelta-PLS607.jpg|thumb|[[MotoMarine Panther 57 patrol boat]]]]
[[Image:20070407-Zea-NG513-b.jpg|thumb|''SAR-513'', one of ten ''Arun 60'' lifeboats operated by the Hellenic CG, at [[Bay of Zea|Zea]] [[marina]] coast guard station, [[Piraeus]]]]
[[Image:HCG 004.jpg|thumb|Boston Whaler ''ΛΣ-798'' patrol craft of the Hellenic Coast Guard, towed for a parade.]]

The following list of Hellenic CG vessels is incomplete, due to limited availability of published data. It is based mainly on the official HCG web site,<ref>[http://www.yen.gr/wide/yen.chtm?prnbr=24177 http://www.yen.gr/wide/yen.chtm?prnbr=24177]</ref> the ''Hellenic Defence Review 2006-2007'',<ref>{{cite book |title=Hellenic Defence Review 2006-2007 |publisher=Line Defence Ltd|language=greek |location= Athens, Greece |year=2006 |page=62}}</ref> ''Ισορροπία Δυνάμεων 2011-2012''<ref name="balance2010">{{cite book
| title=Ετήσια Ανασκόπηση Ισορροπία Δυνάμεων 2011-2012 (Annual Review Balance of Power 2011-2012
| editor=E. Pagotsis
| publisher=Dyros Ltd
| location=Athens, Greece
|date=May 2011
| pages=77}}</ref> and on some original research.


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! style="text-align: center;"|Model & Class
! style="text-align: left;"|Type
! style="text-align: center;"|Photo
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! style="text-align: center;"|Type
! style="text-align: left;"|Displ.
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! style="text-align: left;"|Origin
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! style="text-align: left;"|In service
! style="text-align: center;"|Origin
!Year of
! style="text-align: left;"|Notes
Introduction

! style="text-align: center;"|In service

! style="text-align: center;"|Notes
|-
|-
| Damen Stan patrol vessel 5509 || OPV || 58 || || {{flag|The Netherlands}} || 1 <small>(on order)</small> || Ordered in July 2014 from [[Damen Group|B.V.Scheepswerf Damen Gorinchem]].
|[[Damen Stan patrol vessel|Stan Patrol 5509]] / Class ''Gavdos''|| [[File:Hellenic Coast Guard vessel ΛΣ-090 Gavdos.jpg|frameless]]|| OPV || 58,5 || 565 || {{flag|The Netherlands}}
| 2015|| '''1'''|| Vessel ''ΛΣ-090'', built by [[Damen Group|Damen shipyards]] and delivered in October 2015 with more than 82,5% funding of [[European Union|EU]]'s External Borders Fund. Weapon systems of choice to be installed are still unspecified. <br />Speed of 27-30 knots.
|-
|-
| [[Saar 4.5 class missile boat|Sa'ar 4.5]] / Class ''Fourni'' ||[[file:20071011-Saronikos-PLS060.jpg|center|200px]] || OPV || 58 || 400 || {{flag|Israel}}{{flag|Greece}}
| ''Dilos'' || Patrol || 29 || 100 || {{flag|Germany}} || 6 || Design by [[:de:Abeking & Rasmussen|Abeking & Rasmussen]] ''ΛΣ-010'', ''ΛΣ-020'', ''ΛΣ-030'', ''ΛΣ-040''
|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 missile]]s. Acquired prior to the 2004 Athens Olympics.<br />Speed of 34.5 knots.
<ref name="balance2010">{{cite book |title=Ετήσια Ανασκόπηση Ισορροπία Δυνάμεων 2011-2012 |trans-title=Annual Review Balance of Power 2011-2012 |date=May 2011 |publisher=Dyros Ltd |editor-first=E. |editor-last=Pagotsis |location=Athens, Greece |page=77}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Vosper & Company|Vosper]] Europatrol 250 Mk1 / Class ''Arkoi''|| [[File:Hellenic Coast Guard OPV PLS050 Arkoi.jpg|frameless]]|| OPV || 47.3 || 300 ||{{flag|United Kingdom}}
| [[Saar 4 class missile boat|Saar 4]] || Open Sea Patrol || 58 || 450 || {{flag|Israel}} / {{flag|Greece}} || 3<ref name="balance2010"/> || With 30&nbsp;mm gun, no missiles fitted. ''ΛΣ-060'', ''ΛΣ-070'', ''ΛΣ-080''
|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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Τελετή Απόδοσης σε Ενέργεια του Πλοίου Ανοιχτής Θαλάσσης Λιμενικού Σώματος (ΠΑΘ/ΛΣ) 050 |trans-title=Commissioning Ceremony of the Coast Guard Offshore Vessel (PATH/LS) 050 |language=el |url=http://www.laskaridou.gr/teleti-apodosis-se-energia-tou-pliou-anichtis-thalassis-limenikou-somatos-pathls-050-10-dekemvriou-2015 |date=10 December 2015 |website=Laskaridou.gr |access-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309144815/http://www.laskaridou.gr/teleti-apodosis-se-energia-tou-pliou-anichtis-thalassis-limenikou-somatos-pathls-050-10-dekemvriou-2015/ |archive-date=2016-03-09}}</ref> The boat can be armed with 40mm gun as main weapon system.<br />Speed of 40 knots.
|-
|-
|Cantiere Navale Vittoria P355 GR / Class ''Marinos Zampatis''|| [[File:HCG VESSEL LS920.jpg|frameless]]|| OPV || 36.3 || 160 || {{flag|Italy}}
| Vosper Europatrol 250 Mk1 || Open Sea Patrol || 47.3 || 240 ||{{flag|United Kingdom}} || 1 || ''ΛΣ-050'', ex Greek Customs
| 2020|| '''4'''|| Three ships ordered in January 2019, with a plus one option, exercised in July 2019 (90% [[European Union|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. <br />Vessels ''ΛΣ-900, ΛΣ-910, ΛΣ-920'' and ''ΛΣ-930.'' Speed of 40 knots.
|-
|-
| [[Abeking & Rasmussen]] / Class ''Dilos'' (Δήλος)
| [[Combat Boat 90|CB-90HCG]] || Coastal Patrol || 15.9 || 20 || {{flag|Sweden}} || 3<ref name="balance2010"/> || ''ΛΣ-134'', ''ΛΣ-135'', ''ΛΣ-136''
| [[Image:20071013-Chania-PLS015-0066.jpg|center|200px]]||Patrol || 29 || 86 || {{flag|Greece}}
|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 [[:de:Abeking & Rasmussen|Abeking & Rasmussen]] built by ENAE shipyards. <br /> Speed of 27 knots.
|-
|-
| POB-24G / Class ''Faiakas'' (Φαίακας)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.greben.hr/index.php/fast-patrol-crafts.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807111210/http://www.greben.hr/index.php/fast-patrol-crafts.html|url-status=dead|title=Class ''Faiakas'' (Φαίακας)|archivedate=August 7, 2016}}</ref>|| ||Patrol || 24.6 || 50 || {{flag|Croatia}}
| [[Arun class lifeboat|Arun Halmatic]] || Lifeboats || 16 || 37 || {{flag|United Kingdom}} || 10 || ''SAR-510''
| 2015|| '''2'''|| Vessels ''ΛΣ-617'' and ''ΛΣ-618'' have been delivered. The remaining four (4) boats (type [[POB-24-class patrol boat|POB-24G]]) of the initial order<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/article/37203/greek-coastguard-orders-six-coastal-patrol-craft |title=Greek coastguard orders six coastal patrol craft |date= 29 April 2014 |website=Janes.com |access-date=13 May 2014}}</ref> will not be delivered following legal action of HCG against the manufacturer. Vessel ''ΛΣ-618'' is equipped with an [[E.M.I.L.Y.|EMILY]] robotic [[Search and rescue|SAR]] device. Each of the boats of the class will bear a .50" heavy machine gun.
Speed of 32 knots.
|-
|-
| [[Lambro Halmatic 60]] || Lifeboats || 18 || 37 || {{flag|Greece}} || 10 || ''SAR-511'' to ''SAR-520''
| Javelin-74 || [[File:Agia Galini - Crete, Greece - panoramio.jpg|frameless]]||Coastal Patrol || 19.2 || 27 || {{flag|Greece}}
|2002|| '''3'''|| Vessels ''ΛΣ-192'', ''ΛΣ-193'' and ''ΛΣ-194'' <br />Speed of 50+ knots.
|-
|-
| [[MotoMarine Panther 57 patrol boat|LCS-57 (Lambro-57)]] || Coastal Patrol || 17.4 m || 35 || {{flag|Greece}} || 35 || ''ΛΣ-137'' series, ''ΛΣ-601'' series
| [[MotoMarine Panther 57 patrol boat|LCS-57 (Lambro-57)]] Mk.II || [[File:LS-616 patrol boat in Kos.jpg|center|frameless]]|| Coastal Patrol || 19.2 || 27 || {{flag|Greece}}
|2002
| '''16'''|| Vessels ''ΛΣ-601'' to ''ΛΣ-616''.<br />Built by Motomarine-Greece.
Speed 50+ knots.
|-
|-
| LCS-53 (Lambro Guardian-53) || Patrol || 16.8 || 11 || {{flag|Greece}} || 11 || ''ΛΣ-114'' series
| LCS-57 (Lambro-57) Mk.I || [[File:Hellenic Coast Guard.jpg|center|200px]]|| Coastal Patrol || 18.2 || 28 || {{flag|Greece}}
|1998
| '''19'''|| Vessels ''ΛΣ-137'' to ''ΛΣ-151'' and ''ΛΣ-169'' to ''ΛΣ-172''.<br />Built by Motomarine-Greece.
Speed 44 knots.
|-
|-
| Javelin-74 || Patrol || 19.2 || 27 || {{flag|Greece}} || 3 || ''ΛΣ-192'' to ''ΛΣ-194'' series
| LCS-53 (Lambro-53 Guardian) || [[File:20140408 argostoli225.JPG|frameless]]||Coastal Patrol || 16.8 || 21 || {{flag|Greece}}
|1992
| '''11'''|| Vessels ''ΛΣ-114'' to ''ΛΣ-126''. <br />Built by Motomarine-Greece.
Speed 33 knots.
|-
|-
|[[Fabio Buzzi]] Design 56SF
| Olympic L65/74 || Coastal Patrol || 23 || || {{flag|Greece}} || 4 || ''ΛΣ-102'' series
|
|Patrol / HCG Special Forces
|16,10
|
|{{Flag|Italy}}
|
|'''0/15'''
|15 Fabio Buzzi 56F patrol boats have been ordered (Jan 2020), to be delivered by 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New FB 56' SF model for the Hellenic Coast Guard |url=http://www.fbdesign.it/news/item/160-56greece |access-date=2020-12-20 |website=FB Design |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Archus |first=Dorian |date=2020-02-02 |title=FB Design to build 15 patrol boats for Hellenic Coast Guard |url=https://navalnews.net/fb-design-to-build-15-patrol-boats-for-hellenic-coast-guard/ |access-date=2020-12-20 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref>
Speed over 50 knots.
|-
|-
| [[Combat Boat 90|CB-90HCG]]|| ||Patrol / HCG Special Forces || 15.9 || 18.5 || {{flag|Sweden}}
| System 33/Nemesis RIB || RIB Coastal Patrol || 10.35 || ||{{flag|Greece}} || 10 || Donated by [[Stavros Niarchos Foundation]] - http://www.elmon.com/products/defence-systems.html
|1999|| '''3'''|| Combat boats by Dockstavarvet, each armed with two twin remote controlled 0.50" heavy machine guns and carry level IV armor plates.<br />Vessels ''ΛΣ-134'' to ''ΛΣ-136''. Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Ionian Islands)
Speed of 45 knots.
<ref name="balance2010" />
|-
|-
| Olympic D65/74
| D-45 || Coastal Patrol || 13.9 || 25 ||{{flag|Greece}} || 4 ||
| ||Coastal Patrol || 22.5 || 30|| {{flag|Greece}}
|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
| D-45M || Coastal Patrol || 13.9 || 25 || {{flag|Greece}} || 5 ||
| ||Coastal Patrol || 13.9 || 25 || {{flag|Greece}}
|1973 - under decommissioning|| '''5'''||Olympic line is under decommissioning. Unknown number of boats still in service for secondary tasks
|-
|-
| Olympic D-45
| Olympic L-44 || Patrol || 14 || 25 || {{flag|Greece}} || 3 || ''ΛΣ-153'' series
| ||Coastal Patrol || 13.9 || 25 ||{{flag|Greece}}
|1973 - under decommissioning|| '''4'''||Olympic line is under decommissioning. Unknown number of boats still in service for secondary tasks
|-
|-
| Olympic D-44
| MIL-38 || Coastal Patrol || 11.85 || 7 || {{flag|Greece}} || 2 ||
| ||Coastal Patrol || 13.4 || 25 || {{flag|Greece}}
|1973 - under decommissioning|| '''3'''|| Olympic line is under decommissioning. Unknown number of boats still in service for secondary tasks / ''ΛΣ-153'' series
|-
|-
| MIL-40 || Coastal Patrol || 13 || 7 || {{flag|Greece}} || 2 || ''ΛΣ-132'', ''ΛΣ-133''
| [[Wellcraft]]|| ||Coastal Patrol / HCG Special Forces || || || {{flag|USA}}
|2004|| '''1'''||Donated by the [[USCG]] in 2004.
Vessel ΛΣ-797 allocated to the HCG's Seals.
|-
|-
| Madera MRCD-1250 || RIB Coastal Patrol || 12,5 || || {{flag|The Netherlands}} || 2 To be delivered||
| Madera MRCD-1250 || ||Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces || 12,5 || || {{flag|The Netherlands}}
|
| '''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.
|-
|-
| Magna 110 Hurricane Mk.I/II || RIB Coastal Patrol || 10,8 || || {{flag|Greece}} || 2 ||
| Fabio Buzzi [[MIL 40-class speedboat|MIL-40]] || ||Patrol / HCG Special Forces || 12.2 || 7 || {{flag|Italy}}
|1997|| '''2'''|| Vessels ''ΛΣ-132'' and ''ΛΣ-133''. Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Ionian islands) <br />Speed of 50-55 knots.
|-
|-
| Magna Onda || Coastal Patrol || 11.7 || 5.4 || {{flag|Greece}} || 2 ||
| Magna Onda || ||Patrol / HCG Special Forces || 11.7 || 5.4 || {{flag|Greece}}
|1987|| '''2'''||Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Aegean islands)
Speed of 52 knots
|-
|-
| Super Onda || Coastal Patrol || 8.6 || 2.8 ||{{flag|Greece}} || 2 ||
| [[Halter Marine]] HSB || ||Patrol / HCG Special Forces || 11.6|| || {{flag|USA}}
|2004|| '''1'''|| Donated by the [[USCG]] in 2004
|-
|-
| Magna 31 || RIB Coastal Patrol || 8.6 || 2.8 ||{{flag|Greece}} || 3 || 1 donated at 2014 by [[Dmitry Rybolovlev]]
| Fabio Buzzi MIL-38 || ||Patrol / HCG Special Forces || 11.58 || 7 || {{flag|Italy}}
|1997|| '''2'''|| Vessels ''ΛΣ-129'' and ''ΛΣ-130 a''llocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Aegean islands) <br />Speed of 50-55 knots.
|-
|-
|Rafnar 1100
| Oceanic Interceptor || RIB Coastal Patrol || || ||{{flag|Greece}} || ? ||
|
|Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces
|11,5
|4
|{{Flag|Greece}}{{Flag|Iceland}}
|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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-23 |title=Shipowners donate 10 high-speed boats Rafnar to Greek Coast Guard |url=https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2019/11/23/shipowners-donate-10-rafnar-speed-boats-coast-guard/ |access-date=2020-12-20 |website=Keep Talking Greece |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Naval Special Warfare (NSW)
| Gibli-1025 || RIB Coastal Patrol || 10,25 || || {{flag|Greece}} || 12 ||
|
|Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces
|11
|7.9
|{{flag|USA}}
|2022
|'''2'''
|Donated by the US in May 2022 along with 4 more to the Hellenic Navy.
Speed 45 knots.
|-
|-
| Oceanic 9000 Stealth || RIB Coastal Patrol || 9 || 2 || {{flag|Greece}} || 18 ||
| Magna 110 Hurricane Mk.I/II || ||Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces || 10,8 || || {{flag|Greece}}
|2013|| '''2'''||ΛΣ-1002, ΛΣ-1005
|-
|-
| System 33/Nemesis [[Rigid inflatable boat|RIB]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elmon.com/products/defence-systems.htm |title=Project Nemesis |website=Elmon Defence Systems |access-date=4 July 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228132029/http://www.elmon.com/products/defence-systems.html#project-“nemesis” |archive-date=2014-12-28}}</ref>|| [[File:20190509 380 gytheion.jpg|center|frameless]]|| Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces || 10.35 || ||{{flag|Greece}}
| Mostro Top Gun 864/964 || RIB Coastal Patrol || 9.3/9.9 || 1.4/1.6 || {{flag|Greece}} || 19 ||
| 2014|| '''10'''|| All vessels are donation by [[Stavros Niarchos Foundation|SNF]] having speed of 50+ knots.
|-
|-
| Oceanic Interceptor || ||Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces || || ||{{flag|Greece}}
| [[Boston Whaler]] || Coastal patrol, Diver support || 9 || || {{flag|USA}} || 3 || ''ΛΣ-798'', ... Donated by the [[USCG]] in 2004.<ref>http://www.state.gov/m/ds/rls/34009.htm</ref>
|2004||'''?'''||Allocated to the HCG's Seals.
|-
|-
| [[Halter Marine HSB]] || Coastal patrol, Diver support || || || {{flag|USA}} || 1 || ... Donated by the [[USCG]] in 2004
| Super Onda || ||Patrol / HCG Special Forces || 8.6 || 2.8 ||{{flag|Greece}}
|1987|| '''2'''|| Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Aegean islands)
Speed of 52 knots
|-
|-
| [[Wellcraft]] || Coastal patrol, Diver support || || || {{flag|USA}} || 1 || ... Donated by the [[USCG]] in 2004
| [[Boston Whaler]], ''Outrage-280''|| [[Image:HCG 004.jpg|center|200px]]|| Patrol / HCG Special Forces || 8.34 || 3|| {{flag|USA}}
|2004|| '''3'''|| Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces at Piraeus.
''ΛΣ-798, ΛΣ-799 and ΛΣ-800''. Donated by the [[USCG]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://2001-2009.state.gov/m/ds/rls/34009.htm |title=U.S. Donates Patrol Boats to Hellenic Coast Guard for 2004 Olympics |website=U.S. Department of State |date=2004-06-04 |access-date=4 July 2017}}</ref>
|-
|-
| Gibli-1025 || ||Coastal Patrol RIB || 10,25 || || {{flag|Greece}}
| ''LS-413'' (LMPA) || Pollution control || 29 || 240 || {{flag|Spain}} || 3 || by Astilleros Gondan, Spain.<ref>{{cite web | format=PDF | title=Antipollution vessel ALPHA | publisher=Astilleros Gondan shipbuilders | url=http://www.gondan.com/media/djcatalog/alfa.pdf | year=1994}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Astilleros Gondan Alfa| url=http://www.gondan.com/index.php?option=com_djcatalog2&view=item&id=35%3Aalfa&cid=20%3Aantipolucion&Itemid=0&lang=en| publisher=Astilleros Gondan shipbuilders| year=2011}}</ref>
|2001|| '''12'''||Vessels ΛΣ-3xx
|-
|-
| Pollcat || Pollution control || 18.5 || 85 || || 3 ||
| Mostro Top Gun 964 || ||Coastal Patrol RIB || 9.9 || 1.6 || {{flag|Greece}}
|1997
| '''8'''||Vessels ΛΣ-2xx
|-
|Mostro Top Gun 864
|
|Coastal Patrol RIB
|9.3
|1.4
|{{flag|Greece}}
|1992
|'''11'''
|Vessels ΛΣ-2xx
|-
| Oceanic 9000 Stealth || [[File:20100412 eginf15.jpg|frameless]]||Coastal Patrol RIB || 9 || 2 || {{flag|Greece}}
|1998
| '''18'''||Vessels ΛΣ-3xx
|-
| Magna 31 || ||Coastal Patrol RIB || 8.6 || 2.8 ||{{flag|Greece}}
|2013|| '''2'''|| ΛΣ-1003, ΛΣ-1004
|-
|Viking Norsafe Munin S1200 Ext.Cabin
|[[File:20211103 220 aigina.jpg|frameless]]
|Ambulance Vessel
|12
|7
|{{Flag|Greece}}{{Flag|Norway}}
|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 || [[Image:20070407-Zea-NG513-b.jpg|center|200px]]|| Lifeboat || 18 || 37 || {{flag|Greece}}
|1999|| '''10'''|| Vessels' series Ν/Γ-511 to Ν/Γ-520
|-
| [[Arun class lifeboat|Arun Halmatic]]|| || Lifeboat || 16 || 37 || {{flag|United Kingdom}}
|1992|| '''1'''|| Vessel Ν/Γ-510
|-
| LMPA-29 || ||Pollution control || 29 || 240 || {{flag|Greece}} {{flag|Spain}}
|1994|| '''5'''|| Built by Motomarine - Greece. Designed by Astilleros Gondan - Spain.<ref>{{cite web |title=Antipollution vessel ALPHA |website=Astilleros Gondan shipbuilders |url=http://www.gondan.com/media/djcatalog/alfa.pdf |year=1994}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Astilleros Gondan Alfa |url=http://www.gondan.com/index.php?option=com_djcatalog2&view=item&id=35%3Aalfa&cid=20%3Aantipolucion&Itemid=0&lang=en |website=Astilleros Gondan shipbuilders |year=2011}}</ref> Vessels ΛΣ-413 to ΛΣ-417
|-
| Pollcat || ||Pollution control || 19 || 85 ||{{Flag|Denmark}} {{flag|United Kingdom}}
|1999|| '''4'''|| Built by Manor Marine, Portland.<ref>{{cite web |title=Desmi Ro-Clean Pollcats |url=http://www.manormarine.co.uk/Manor-Marine-Vessels-Over-15m.html |website=Manor Marine |access-date=19 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316055342/http://www.manormarine.co.uk/Manor-Marine-Vessels-Over-15m.html |archive-date=16 March 2016 |location=Portland |date=2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Designed by Desmi, Denmark. Vessels ΛΣ-418 to ΛΣ-421
|-
| BSK Skipper 38 Patrol || ||Patrol Vessel || 12 || ||{{Flag|Greece}}
|2024|| '''1'''|| Built by BSK Marine, Koropi, Attica.<ref>{{cite web |title=Τελετή παράδοσης του ταχύπλοου περιπολικού σκάφους SKIPPER 38 PATROL στο Λιμεναρχείο Μυκόνου
|url=https://www.boatfishing.gr/teleti-paradosis-tou-tachyploou-peripolikou-skafous-skipper-38-patrol-sto-limenarcheio-mykonou/ |website=Boat&Fishing |access-date=30 May 2024 |date=2024}}</ref>
|-
|-
|[[POB-24-class patrol boat|POB-24]] || Coastal patrol boat || 24.6 || || {{flag|Croatia}} || 6 <small>(on order)</small> || Ordered in April 2014<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.janes.com/article/37203/greek-coastguard-orders-six-coastal-patrol-craft|title=Greek coastguard orders six coastal patrol craft |date= 29 April 2014|website=janes.com |accessdate=13 May 2014}}</ref> - Designed by Montmontaza Greben Ltd Shipyard
|}
|}


== Aircraft fleet ==
== Aircraft fleet ==
[[File:Hellenic Coast Guard Reims-Cessna F406.JPG|thumb|right|Reims Cessna F-406 aircraft of the Hellenic Coast Guard]]
The Hellenic Coast Guard operates a small fleet of fixed wing aircraft based at Tatoi (Dekelia) Air Base, (LGTT, {{coord|38|06|35.1|N|23|46|55.5|E}}).
[[Image:HCG Socata TB-20.jpg|thumb|right|Socata TB-20 Trinidad single engine aircraft ''AC-3'' of the Hellenic CG at Dekelia Air Base.]]

The Hellenic Coast Guard operates a small fleet of fixed wing aircraft based at Tatoi (Dekelia) Air Base, (LGTT, {{coord|38|06|35.1|N|23|46|55.5|E}}). Its four AS.332 Super Puma Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters are operated by the [[Hellenic Air Force]] 384 Squadron, based at Elefsis Air Base (LGEL), with mixed Air Force and Coast Guard crews.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! style="text-align: left;"|Aircraft
! style="text-align: center;"|Aircraft
! style="text-align: left;"|ID
! style="text-align: center;"|Photo
! style="text-align: left;"|Type
! style="text-align: center;"|ID
! style="text-align: left;"|Versions
! style="text-align: center;"|Type
! style="text-align: left;"|Origin
! style="text-align: center;"|Versions
! style="text-align: center;"|Origin
! style="text-align: left;"|In service<ref name="awst_20070115">"World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, ''[[Aviation Week & Space Technology]]'', January 15, 2007.</ref>
!Year acquired
! style="text-align: center;" |In service<ref name="awst_20070115">{{cite book |date=January 15, 2007 |title=Aerospace Source Book 2007: World Military Aircraft Inventory |publisher=[[Aviation Week & Space Technology]]}}</ref>
! style="text-align: left;"|Notes
! style="text-align: left;"|Notes
|-
|-
| [[Cessna 172|Cessna 172 Skyhawk]] || AC-1, AC-2 || utility || 172RG || {{flag|USA}} || 2<ref name="balance2010"/> ||
| [[Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin]]|| [[File:HC-31 over Athens.jpg |frameless]] || HC-31 to HC-36 || Patrol helicopter || AS 365N3 || {{flag|France}}
|2003|| '''6'''|| Based at Kotroni Naval Air Station (LGKN) in cooperation with [[Hellenic Navy]]
<ref name="aerial"/><ref name="balance2010" />
|-
|-
| [[Cessna 406|Cessna 406 Caravan II]] || AC-21 to AC-23 || maritime patrol || F406 || {{flag|France}} || 3<ref name="balance2010"/> || built by Reims
| [[Cessna 406|Cessna 406 Caravan II]]|| [[File:HCG Reims-Cessna F406 7085.jpg|frameless]]|| AC-21 to AC-23 || Maritime patrol || F406 || {{flag|France}}
| 2000|| '''3'''|| Built by Reims
<ref name="aerial"/><ref name="balance2010" />
|-
|-
| [[Socata TB]]|| [[Image:HCG Socata TB-20.jpg|center|200px]]|| AC-3, AC-4 || Utility aircraft || TB 20 || {{flag|France}}
| [[Eurocopter Super Puma]] || || SAR helicopter || AS 332C || {{flag|France}} || 4<ref name="balance2010"/> || Operated by the Hellenic Air Force
| 1985|| '''2'''||<ref name="aerial"/><ref name="balance2010" />
|-
|-
| [[Cessna 172|Cessna 172 Skyhawk]]|| || AC-1, AC-2 || Utility aircraft || 172RG || {{flag|USA}}
| [[Aérospatiale Dauphin]] || HC-31 to HC-36 || patrol helicopter || AS 365N3 || {{flag|France}} || 6<ref name="balance2010"/> || Based at Kotroni Naval Air Station (LGKN) in cooperation with Hellenic Navy
| 1981|| '''2'''||<ref name="aerial"/><ref name="balance2010" />
|-
|-
|[[IAI Heron|IAI Heron 1]]
| [[Socata TB]] || AC-3, AC-4 || utility || TB 20 || {{flag|France}} || 2<ref name="balance2010"/> ||
|[[File:IAI Heron 1 in flight 2.JPEG|center|frameless]]
|UC-01
|UAV
|Heron 1
|{{flag|Israel}}
|2022
|1
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Incident IAI Heron 1 |url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/344875 |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=Aviation Safety Network}}</ref>
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== HCG facilities ==<!-- the two following pictures both feature in the tables above [[File:Hellenic Coast Guard.jpg|thumb|center|Coastal patrol boat ''ΛΣ-174'' type LCS-57 Mk.II at [[Bay of Zea|Zea]] [[marina]] coast guard station, [[Piraeus]].]][[File:20080412-MarinaDelta-PLS607.jpg|thumb|center|Coastal patrol boat ''ΛΣ-607'' [[MotoMarine Panther 57 patrol boat|LCS-57 (Lambro-57) Mk.I]].]] -->
==HCG facilities==
# New headquarters and VTMIS operations centre ([[Pireaus]]): {{coord|37|56|33|N|23|37|35|E}}
{{Expand section|date=July 2008}}
# Old headquarters and SAR coordination centre ([[Pireaus]]): {{coord|37|56|23.5|N|23|38|55|E}}
[[File:HCG 001.JPG|thumb|Coast guard vehicle]]
# Mooring for Open Sea Patrol Vessels ([[Keratsini]]): {{coord|37|57|25.7|N|23|36|39.7|E}}

# New headquarters and VTMIS operations centre: {{coord|37|56|33|N|23|37|35|E}}
# Coast Guard apron at [[Tatoi Airport|Tatoi]] Air Base: {{coord|38|06|35.1|N|23|46|55.5|E}}
# Old headquarters and SAR coordination centre: {{coord|37|56|23.5|N|23|38|55|E}}
# [[Aspropyrgos]] Maritime Communications Radio Station SXE: {{coord|38|02|12.5|N|23|35|7.5|E}}
# Mooring for Open Sea Patrol Vessels (Keratsini): {{coord|37|57|25.7|N|23|36|39.7|E}}
# [[Piraeus]] Central Port Authority: {{coord|37|56|23|N|23|38|24|E}}
# Coast Guard apron at Tatoi Air Base: {{coord|38|06|35.1|N|23|46|55.5|E}}
# Aspropyrgos Maritime Communications Radio Station SXE: {{coord|38|02|12.5|N|23|35|7.5|E}}
# Piraeus Central Port Authority: {{coord|37|56|23|N|23|38|24|E}}
# Enlisted men training facility (''Σχολή Λιμενοφυλάκων''): {{coord|37|56|10.3|N|23|37|40.4|E}}
# Enlisted men training facility (''Σχολή Λιμενοφυλάκων''): {{coord|37|56|10.3|N|23|37|40.4|E}}
# Piraeus VTMIS AIS receiver ''002393200'' {{coord|37|56.369|N|023|38.381|E}}
# [[Piraeus]] VTMIS AIS receiver ''002393200'' {{coord|37|56.369|N|023|38.381|E}}
# [[Psyttaleia]] Island VTMIS AIS receiver ''002391100'' {{coord|37|56.620|N|23|35.664|E}}
# [[Psyttaleia]] Island VTMIS AIS receiver ''002391100'' {{coord|37|56.620|N|23|35.664|E}}
# Patras VTS {{coord|38.24617|N|21.72886|E}}
# [[Patras]] VTS {{coord|38.24617|N|21.72886|E}}
# Thessaloniki VTS {{coord|40.63802|N|22.92522|E}}
# [[Thessaloniki]] VTS {{coord|40.63802|N|22.92522|E}}
# [[Corfu]] Island VTS {{coord|39.62708|N|19.90554|E}}
# [[Corfu]] Island VTS {{coord|39.62708|N|19.90554|E}}
# Igoumenitsa VTS {{coord|39.48799|N|20.25899|E}}
# [[Igoumenitsa]] VTS {{coord|39.48799|N|20.25899|E}}
# Lavrion VTS {{coord|37.71394|N|24.06252|E}}
# [[Lavrion]] VTS {{coord|37.71394|N|24.06252|E}}
# Rafina Port {{coord|38|01.347|N|24|0.522|E}}
# [[Rafina]] Port {{coord|38|01.347|N|24|0.522|E}}


== References ==
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*[http://www.hcg.gr/ Hellenic Coast Guard official website]
*[http://www.hcg.gr/ Hellenic Coast Guard official website]
*[http://www.international-lifeboat-federation.org/ International Lifeboat Federation]
*{{cite web | url=http://egov.yen.gr/Folder.2003-07-23.3052/Folder.2003-07-23.3919/diakritika.jpg | publisher=Ministry of Merchant Marine | title=Insignia of HCG Officers and Petty Officers | accessdate=2008-08-11 | format=JPEG}}


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Harbor Corps-Hellenic Coast Guard
Λιμενικό Σώμα-Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή
Limeniko Soma-Elliniki Aktofylaki
Hellenic Coast Guard badge
Hellenic Coast Guard badge
Racing stripe
Racing stripe
Flag
Flag
AbbreviationHCG
Agency overview
Formed1919
Employees8,000
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionGreece
Constituting instruments
  • Law No. 1753/1919
  • Law No. 3922/2011[1]
Specialist jurisdiction
  • Coastal patrol, marine border protection, marine search and rescue.
Operational structure
Elected officer responsible
Agency executives
  • Vice Admiral Georgios Alexandrakis, Commandant
  • Vice Admiral Alexandros Tselikis, First Deputy Commandant
  • Vice Admiral Aristeidis Pantazoglou, Second Deputy Commandant
Parent agencyMinistry of Shipping and Insular Policy
Facilities
Boats240 vessels
Fixed wing aircraft
HelicoptersEurocopter AS365 Dauphin
Notables
Person
Website
www.hcg.gr
Colors : Cyan, White & Gold    

The Hellenic Coast Guard (Greek: Λιμενικό Σώμα-Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή, romanized: Limeniko Soma-Elliniki Aktofylaki, lit. 'Harbor Corps-Hellenic Coast Guard') 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.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4]

Role and responsibilities

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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:[1][3]

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).[6] On land the Hellenic Coast Guard is equipped with 634 vehicles, including patrol vehicles, cars and motorcycles, buses and mini vans, trucks and tanker.[7] The Coast Guard also operate seven airplanes and six helicopters.[8]

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,[9] which is headed by a commandant and assisted by two deputy commandants who all have the rank of vice admiral (Antinavarchos). As of 2022, Georgios Alexandrakis serves as Commandant of the Hellenic Coast Guard..[10]

The Hellenic Coast Guard operates the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Piraeus and the Emergency Radio Communications Station SXE at Aspropyrgos (38°02′12.5″N 23°35′7.5″E / 38.036806°N 23.585417°E / 38.036806; 23.585417). 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

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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 (Greek: Σχολή Λιμενoφυλάκων, romanized: Sxoli Limenofilakon) at Piraeus, for a duration of two years. With law Law 4029 of 2011, a volunteer Auxiliary Coast Guard was established.[11] 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.[12]

Ranks and insignia

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Commissioned officers

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NATO code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1
Hellenic Coast Guard[12]
None Admiral
Ναύαρχος
Navarchos 		Vice Admiral
Αντιναύαρχος
Antinavarchos 		Rear Admiral
Υποναύαρχος
Yponavarchos 		Commodore
Αρχιπλοίαρχος
Archiploiarchos 		Captain
Πλοίαρχος
Ploiarchos 		Commander
Αντιπλοίαρχος
Antiploiarchos 		Lieutenant Commander
Πλωτάρχης
Plotarchis 		Lieutenant
Υποπλοίαρχος
Ypoploiarchos 		Sub-Lieutenant
Ανθυποπλοίαρχος
Anthypoploiarchos 		Ensign
Σημαιοφόρος
Simaioforos

NCOs and enlisted

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NATO code OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1
Hellenic Coast Guard[12]
Warrant Officer
Ανθυπασπιστής
Anthypaspistis 		Master Chief Petty Officer
Αρχικελευστής
Archikelefstis 		Chief Petty Officer
Επικελευστής
Epikelefstis 		Petty Officer
Κελευστής
Kelefstis 		Harbor-guard
Λιμενοφύλακας
Limenofylakas

Fleet

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As of 2015, the structure of the Hellenic Coast Guard consists of a fleet 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.[13][14] 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.[15][16] In August 2023, the Hellenic Coast Guard ordered 31 Munin S1200 patrol boats and three Metis high-speed RHIBs.[17] Five Finnish-built fast patrol boats "Watercat 2000 Patrol" were ordered in early November 2023.[18]

Model & Class Photo Type Length (m) Displacement (tonnes) Origin Year of

Introduction

In service Notes
Stan Patrol 5509 / Class Gavdos OPV 58,5 565  The Netherlands 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
OPV 58 400  Israel Greece 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.

[19]

Vosper Europatrol 250 Mk1 / Class Arkoi OPV 47.3 300  United Kingdom 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.[20] The boat can be armed with 40mm gun as main weapon system.
Speed of 40 knots.
Cantiere Navale Vittoria P355 GR / Class Marinos Zampatis OPV 36.3 160  Italy 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)
Patrol 29 86  Greece 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)[21] Patrol 24.6 50  Croatia 2015 2 Vessels ΛΣ-617 and ΛΣ-618 have been delivered. The remaining four (4) boats (type POB-24G) of the initial order[22] 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 Coastal Patrol 19.2 27  Greece 2002 3 Vessels ΛΣ-192, ΛΣ-193 and ΛΣ-194
Speed of 50+ knots.
LCS-57 (Lambro-57) Mk.II
Coastal Patrol 19.2 27  Greece 2002 16 Vessels ΛΣ-601 to ΛΣ-616.
Built by Motomarine-Greece.

Speed 50+ knots.

LCS-57 (Lambro-57) Mk.I
Coastal Patrol 18.2 28  Greece 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) Coastal Patrol 16.8 21  Greece 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  Italy 0/15 15 Fabio Buzzi 56F patrol boats have been ordered (Jan 2020), to be delivered by 2023.[23][24]

Speed over 50 knots.

CB-90HCG Patrol / HCG Special Forces 15.9 18.5  Sweden 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. [19]

Olympic D65/74 Coastal Patrol 22.5 30  Greece 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  Greece 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  Greece 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  Greece 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  USA 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  The Netherlands 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.
Fabio Buzzi MIL-40 Patrol / HCG Special Forces 12.2 7  Italy 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  Greece 1987 2 Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Aegean islands)

Speed of 52 knots

Halter Marine HSB Patrol / HCG Special Forces 11.6  USA 2004 1 Donated by the USCG in 2004
Fabio Buzzi MIL-38 Patrol / HCG Special Forces 11.58 7  Italy 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  Greece Iceland 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.[25]

Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces 11 7.9  USA 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  Greece 2013 2 ΛΣ-1002, ΛΣ-1005
System 33/Nemesis RIB[26]
Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces 10.35  Greece 2014 10 All vessels are donation by SNF having speed of 50+ knots.
Oceanic Interceptor Patrol RIB / HCG Special Forces  Greece 2004 ? Allocated to the HCG's Seals.
Super Onda Patrol / HCG Special Forces 8.6 2.8  Greece 1987 2 Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces (Aegean islands)

Speed of 52 knots

Boston Whaler, Outrage-280
Patrol / HCG Special Forces 8.34 3  USA 2004 3 Allocated to the HCG's Special Forces at Piraeus.

ΛΣ-798, ΛΣ-799 and ΛΣ-800. Donated by the USCG in 2004.[27]

Gibli-1025 Coastal Patrol RIB 10,25  Greece 2001 12 Vessels ΛΣ-3xx
Mostro Top Gun 964 Coastal Patrol RIB 9.9 1.6  Greece 1997 8 Vessels ΛΣ-2xx
Mostro Top Gun 864 Coastal Patrol RIB 9.3 1.4  Greece 1992 11 Vessels ΛΣ-2xx
Oceanic 9000 Stealth Coastal Patrol RIB 9 2  Greece 1998 18 Vessels ΛΣ-3xx
Magna 31 Coastal Patrol RIB 8.6 2.8  Greece 2013 2 ΛΣ-1003, ΛΣ-1004
Viking Norsafe Munin S1200 Ext.Cabin Ambulance Vessel 12 7  Greece Norway 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
Lifeboat 18 37  Greece 1999 10 Vessels' series Ν/Γ-511 to Ν/Γ-520
Arun Halmatic Lifeboat 16 37  United Kingdom 1992 1 Vessel Ν/Γ-510
LMPA-29 Pollution control 29 240  Greece  Spain 1994 5 Built by Motomarine - Greece. Designed by Astilleros Gondan - Spain.[28][29] Vessels ΛΣ-413 to ΛΣ-417
Pollcat Pollution control 19 85  Denmark  United Kingdom 1999 4 Built by Manor Marine, Portland.[30] Designed by Desmi, Denmark. Vessels ΛΣ-418 to ΛΣ-421
BSK Skipper 38 Patrol Patrol Vessel 12  Greece 2024 1 Built by BSK Marine, Koropi, Attica.[31]

Aircraft fleet

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The Hellenic Coast Guard operates a small fleet of fixed wing aircraft based at Tatoi (Dekelia) Air Base, (LGTT, 38°06′35.1″N 23°46′55.5″E / 38.109750°N 23.782083°E / 38.109750; 23.782083).

Aircraft Photo ID Type Versions Origin Year acquired In service[32] Notes
Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin HC-31 to HC-36 Patrol helicopter AS 365N3  France 2003 6 Based at Kotroni Naval Air Station (LGKN) in cooperation with Hellenic Navy

[8][19]

Cessna 406 Caravan II AC-21 to AC-23 Maritime patrol F406  France 2000 3 Built by Reims

[8][19]

Socata TB
AC-3, AC-4 Utility aircraft TB 20  France 1985 2 [8][19]
Cessna 172 Skyhawk AC-1, AC-2 Utility aircraft 172RG  USA 1981 2 [8][19]
IAI Heron 1
UC-01 UAV Heron 1  Israel 2022 1 [33]

HCG facilities

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  1. New headquarters and VTMIS operations centre (Pireaus): 37°56′33″N 23°37′35″E / 37.94250°N 23.62639°E / 37.94250; 23.62639
  2. Old headquarters and SAR coordination centre (Pireaus): 37°56′23.5″N 23°38′55″E / 37.939861°N 23.64861°E / 37.939861; 23.64861
  3. Mooring for Open Sea Patrol Vessels (Keratsini): 37°57′25.7″N 23°36′39.7″E / 37.957139°N 23.611028°E / 37.957139; 23.611028
  4. Coast Guard apron at Tatoi Air Base: 38°06′35.1″N 23°46′55.5″E / 38.109750°N 23.782083°E / 38.109750; 23.782083
  5. Aspropyrgos Maritime Communications Radio Station SXE: 38°02′12.5″N 23°35′7.5″E / 38.036806°N 23.585417°E / 38.036806; 23.585417
  6. Piraeus Central Port Authority: 37°56′23″N 23°38′24″E / 37.93972°N 23.64000°E / 37.93972; 23.64000
  7. Enlisted men training facility (Σχολή Λιμενοφυλάκων): 37°56′10.3″N 23°37′40.4″E / 37.936194°N 23.627889°E / 37.936194; 23.627889
  8. Piraeus VTMIS AIS receiver 002393200 37°56.369′N 023°38.381′E / 37.939483°N 23.639683°E / 37.939483; 23.639683
  9. Psyttaleia Island VTMIS AIS receiver 002391100 37°56.620′N 23°35.664′E / 37.943667°N 23.594400°E / 37.943667; 23.594400
  10. Patras VTS 38°14′46″N 21°43′44″E / 38.24617°N 21.72886°E / 38.24617; 21.72886
  11. Thessaloniki VTS 40°38′17″N 22°55′31″E / 40.63802°N 22.92522°E / 40.63802; 22.92522
  12. Corfu Island VTS 39°37′37″N 19°54′20″E / 39.62708°N 19.90554°E / 39.62708; 19.90554
  13. Igoumenitsa VTS 39°29′17″N 20°15′32″E / 39.48799°N 20.25899°E / 39.48799; 20.25899
  14. Lavrion VTS 37°42′50″N 24°03′45″E / 37.71394°N 24.06252°E / 37.71394; 24.06252
  15. Rafina Port 38°01.347′N 24°0.522′E / 38.022450°N 24.008700°E / 38.022450; 24.008700

References

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  1. ^ a b Σύσταση Αρχηγείου Λιμενικού Σώματος - Ελληνικής Ακτοφυλακής και άλλες διατάξεις [Establishment of the Coast Guard Headquarters - Hellenic Coast Guard and other provisions] (Law 3922) (in Greek). 2011.
  2. ^ Ανασυγκρότηση του Υπουργείου Ναυτιλίας και Αιγαίου και άλλες διατάξεις [Reorganization of the Ministry of Shipping and the Aegean and other provisions] (Law 4150, 4) (in Greek). 2013. Translated English Version
  3. ^ a b "Roles and Responsibilities". Hellenic Coast Guard. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  4. ^ Theotokas, Giannes & Harlaftis, Gelina (2007). Greek ship-owners and shipping businesses: organization, strategy and administration (in Greek). pp. 399–401.
  5. ^ "Greece, Coast Radio Stations, Hellenic Coast Guard MRCC and MRSC" (PDF). The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 October 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
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  7. ^ "Vehicles". Hellenic Coast Guard. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Aircraft". Hellenic Coast Guard. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  9. ^ "102 Χρόνια από την Ίδρυση του Λιμενικού Σώματος (1919-2021)" [102 Years since the Foundation of the Coast Guard (1919-2021)]. Hellenic Coast Guard (in Greek). 14 October 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  10. ^ "The Leadership of HCG". Hellenic Coast Guard. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  11. ^ θελοντισμός στο Λιμενικό Σώμα − Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή και στο Πυροσβεστικό Σώμα και άλλες διατάξεις [Volunteering in the Coast Guard - Hellenic Coast Guard and the Fire Brigade and other provisions] (Law 4029) (in Greek). 2011.
  12. ^ a b c "Grade/rank insignia of the Hellenic CG (Ministry of Merchant Marine)". Archived from the original on 3 October 2008. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  13. ^ "Ο Στόλος του Λιμενικού Σώματος /Ελληνικής Ακτοφυλακής το 2015" [The Fleet of the Hellenic Coast Guard in 2015] (in Greek). 21 December 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
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  15. ^ "The Hellenic Coast Guard's Mission to Secure the Seas from Illicit Trade". PMI IMPACT. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
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