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By Captain Elton Bennett Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard: On the 27th November 2019 I took Command of a Belize Coast Guard that is in line with its vision - an Apex institution highly trained motivated and resource capable of enforcing maritime laws to the limits of our sea spaces. The men and women of the Coast Guard is a true representation of the Nation of Belize … [Read more...] about State Of The Belize Coast Guard 2019

The Belize Coast Guard is in the process of revamping its fleet of seagoing vessels and earlier this week the maritime law enforcement agency was gifted with a newly-built watercraft to assist with operations inside the reef. According to Rear Admiral John Borland, there is presently a need to renew the existing vessels since those that were refurbished have done already done … [Read more...] about New Fleet of Vessels for the Belize Coast Guard

Oceana Belize has facilitated the donation of a 28’ Bradley Pelican marine vessel, Tiburon, powered by two 115 horse power outboard engines, to the Belize Coast Guard in an effort to combat illegal fishing, piracy and drug trafficking in Belize’s waters. The donation was made possible through the kind support of multiple partners.At the official boat handover ceremony which … [Read more...] about Belize Coast Guard Receives 28 Foot Patrol Boat Donation