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About us

The Coast Guard is a civilian government agency under the Ministry of Defence, with responsibilities in the areas of search and rescue, environmental rescue and maritime surveillance. We are a key part of Sweden’s total defence and crisis preparedness in the maritime environment.
The Swedish Coast Guard flag

Laws and regulations

Here you can find information about some of the laws and rules that apply to the Coast Guard's work. You can also read the Coast Guard's regulations and general guidelines. There is also information about the reuse of documents and the processing of personal data.
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Procurement and invoicing

Here you can find information about how we buy goods and services in accordance with the Act on Public Procurement, and about the requirements we set for you as a supplier regarding electronic invoicing (e-invoices) and correct reference numbers.
A man in a red overall standing on a vessel's deck.

Externally funded projects

External funding gives the Swedish Coast Guard the opportunity to develop its operations and strengthen its capability in several important areas. With funding from EU funds and national grants, the agency develops its operational capability, strengthens crisis preparedness and contributes to better protection of the marine environment.
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Vessels, aircrafts and other equipment

Our vessels, aircrafts and equipment are the Coast Guard’s primary tools for carrying out our missions. The fleet includes, amongst other things, multi-purpose vessels, environmental protection and surveillance vessels, hovercraft and various types of boats, which are further reinforced by our fleet of aircraft.
A boat floating on the surface of a large body of water covered in oil.

Our environmental work

The Swedish Coast Guard uses Sweden's climate and environmental goals as benchmarks for its environmental work. Together with Agenda 2030, they show the way towards sustainable development.
Several vessels in the picture, including a search and rescue helicopter.

Significant operations

The Coast Guard has a wide-ranging remit; we carry out search and rescue operations and maritime surveillance, and form part of the country’s emergency preparedness in the maritime environment. Here you can read more about our work through some of the significant operations in which we have been involved.
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About the website

Information about the Swedish Coast Guard's website, including who is responsible for content, design and technical operation. You can also read about copyright and linking, personal data, accessibility, technical requirements and how we use cookies.
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Contact us

Here you can find contact details for the Swedish Coast Guard, our command centre, switchboard and registry, as well as information about our local offices and visiting addresses.