Littoral Service

Part of the state series of articles.

The Littoral Service (the Coast Guard or Navy of the Parliament) is the maritime security component of the Armed Forces of Vekllei as part of the Ministry of Defence. It provides customs, policing and search and rescue services for Vekllei’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zones, though it frequently patrols international waters in the Atlantic. The service plays a crucial role in maintaining maritime security across the Commonwealth’s vast oceanic territories.

The Littoral Service operates with a broad mandate that encompasses law enforcement, search and rescue, customs enforcement, environmental protection, and border security. As Vekllei spans the entirety of the Atlantic and Caribbean seas, the service maintains one of the world’s largest maritime patrol areas and exclusive economic zones.

The Littoral Service operates through 12 regional commands across the Atlantic, Arctic, Antarctic and Caribbean Oceans, covering the entirety of Vekllei’s exclusive economic zone and territorial waters. Each command is tailored to the specific geographic and operational challenges of its region, from Arctic icebreaking operations to Caribbean anti-narcotics patrols.

Littoral Command Atlantic

Regional Littoral Service command based at NS Verde in Costa Verde. The command covers the central Atlantic approaches and coordinates closely with Portuguese and Spanish maritime authorities.

• Customs Cutters

  • 1 Frigate Customs Cutter
    NS Verde Costa Verde
  • 2 Medium Customs Cutters
    NS Verde Costa Verde
  • 1 Search and Rescue Vessel
    NS Mira Mira
  • 2 Fast Patrol Boats
    NS Verde Costa Verde
  • 2 Hound-class Hovercraft Cutters
    NS Verde Costa Verde

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Seagoing Buoy Tender
    NS Verde Costa Verde
  • 1 Coastal Buoy Tender
    NS Mira Mira
  • 1 Coastal Construction Tender
    NS Mira Mira
  • 1 Harbour Tugboat
    NS Verde Costa Verde

Littoral Command Africa

Regional Littoral Service command based at NS Morocos in Morocos. The command monitors shipping lanes between Europe and Africa and provides support for vessels transiting the Gibraltar approaches.

• Customs Cutters

  • 2 Medium Customs Cutters
    NS Morocos Morocos

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Medium Ocean Tugboat
    NS Morocos Morocos

Littoral Command East Atlantic

Regional Littoral Service command based at NS Java in Java. The command covers the African coast approaches and maintains liaison with West African maritime authorities.

• Customs Cutters

  • 1 Medium Customs Cutter
    NS Java Java
  • 2 Municipal-class Fast Response Hydrofoils
    Java Annobon
  • 2 Wake-class Patrol Motor Launches
    Annobon Principe

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Coastal Buoy Tender
    NS Java Java
  • 1 Coastal Construction Tender
    NS Java Java

Littoral Command South Atlantic

Regional Littoral Service command based at NS Santes in Santes. The command serves as a staging base for search-and-rescue efforts in the middle South Atlantic and monitors shipping and fishing activities.

• Customs Cutters

  • 1 Frigate Customs Cutter
    NS Santes Santes
  • 2 Search and Rescue Vessels
    NS Santes Santes
  • 1 Fast Patrol Boat
    NS Santes Santes

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Coastal Buoy Tender
    NS Santes Santes

Littoral Command Antarctic

Regional Littoral Service command headquartered at NS Falklands with an auxiliary naval station at NS Sude. The command provides polar maritime security and scientific mission support.

• Customs Cutters

  • 1 Frigate Customs Cutter
    NS Falklands Falklands
  • 4 Medium Customs Cutters
    NS Falklands Falklands
  • 4 Municipal-class Fast Response Hydrofoils
    Falklands Sude Santes Helena
  • 1 Wake-class Patrol Motor Launch
    Sude

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Harbour Tugboat
    NS Falklands Falklands

• Icebreakers

  • 1 Heavy Icebreaker
    NS Sude Sude

• Survey & Auxiliary Ships

  • 1 Hydrographic Survey Ship
    NS Falklands Falklands

Littoral Command Kalina

Regional Littoral Service command based at NS Kairi in Kairi with a major auxiliary base at NS Antigua in Antigua. The command conducts extensive anti-piracy, anti-narcotics and border control operations due to proximity to South American mainland.

• Customs Cutters

  • 1 Frigate Customs Cutter
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Medium Customs Cutters
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 1 Search and Rescue Vessel
    NS Antigua Antigua
  • 4 Municipal-class Fast Response Hydrofoils
    Kairi Barbados Virgin Aloi
  • 1 Air Cutter
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Wake-class Patrol Motor Launches
    Grenadines Anguilla
  • 1 Search and Rescue Vessel
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 3 Hound-class Hovercraft Cutters
    NS Kairi Kairi

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Seagoing Buoy Tender
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Coastal Buoy Tenders
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 1 Coastal Construction Tender
    NS Antigua Antigua
  • 2 River Tenders
    NS Kairi Kairi
  • 2 Harbour Tugboats
    NS Kairi Kairi

Littoral Command Antilles

Regional Littoral Service command based at the capital port in Caimanas. The command focuses on border policing and anti-narcotics operations in coordination with South American authorities.

• Customs Cutters

  • 3 Municipal-class Fast Response Hydrofoils
    Aruba Caimanas
  • 1 Wake-class Patrol Motor Launch
    Caimanas
  • 4 Hound-class Hovercraft Cutters
    Aruba Bonaire Curacao

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Coastal Buoy Tender
    Aruba
  • 1 River Tender
    Aruba
  • 1 Harbour Tugboat
    Curacao

Littoral Command Lucaya

Regional Littoral Service command based at Nema in Bahama. The primary concerns are smuggling, migration and drug running from neighbouring Caribbean islands and Florida.

• Customs Cutters

  • 1 Medium Customs Cutter
    Bahama
  • 3 Municipal-class Fast Response Hydrofoils
    Bahama Habacoa Caicos
  • 1 Fast Patrol Boat
    Bahama
  • 3 Wake-class Patrol Motor Launches
    Bahama Curateo Caicos
  • 6 Hound-class Hovercraft Cutters
    Various ports

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Coastal Buoy Tender
    Bahama
  • 2 River Tenders
    Habacoa
  • 1 Harbour Tugboat
    Caicos

Littoral Command West Atlantic

Regional Littoral Service command based at NS Summers in Summers. The command provides maritime security for the western Atlantic approaches and coordinates with North American authorities.

• Customs Cutters

  • 1 Medium Customs Cutter
    NS Summers Summers
  • 2 Municipal-class Fast Response Hydrofoils
    Summers
  • 1 Search and Rescue Vessel
    NS Summers Summers
  • 1 Fast Patrol Boat
    NS Summers Summers

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Medium Ocean Tugboat
    NS Summers Summers

• Survey & Auxiliary Ships

  • 1 Hydrographic Survey Ship
    NS Summers Summers

Littoral Command North Atlantic

Regional Littoral Service command based at NS Oslola in Oslola. Primary concerns include illegal fishing, search and rescue for transatlantic traffic, and resource disputes near Hetland.

• Customs Cutters

  • 2 Frigate Customs Cutters
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 6 Medium Customs Cutters
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 2 Municipal-class Fast Response Hydrofoils
    Oslola Aismious
  • 1 Air Cutter
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 1 Wake-class Patrol Motor Launch
    Hetland
  • 2 Search and Rescue Vessels
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 1 Fast Patrol Boat
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 1 Hound-class Hovercraft Cutter
    NS Oslola Oslola

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Seagoing Buoy Tender
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 2 Coastal Buoy Tenders
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 1 Coastal Construction Tender
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 1 Large Ocean Tugboat
    NS Oslola Oslola
  • 4 Harbour Tugboats
    NS Oslola Oslola

• Icebreakers

  • 1 Heavy Icebreaker
    NS Oslola Oslola

Littoral Command Americas

Regional Littoral Service command based at Kala. The command provides maritime security along the North American approaches and maintains Arctic patrol capability.

• Customs Cutters

  • 1 Medium Customs Cutter
    Kala
  • 2 Wake-class Patrol Motor Launches
    Kala
  • 1 Search and Rescue Vessel
    Kala
  • 2 Fast Patrol Boats
    Kala

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Seagoing Buoy Tender
    Kala
  • 1 Coastal Buoy Tender
    Kala

• Icebreakers

  • 1 Heavy Icebreaker
    Kala

Littoral Command Arctic

Regional Littoral Service command based at Helvasia. The command maintains resource security patrols due to ongoing disputes with the Soviet Union and provides Arctic search and rescue capability.

• Customs Cutters

  • 1 Medium Customs Cutter
    NS Helvasia Helvasia
  • 1 Wake-class Patrol Motor Launch
    NS Helvasia Helvasia
  • 1 Search and Rescue Vessel
    NS Helvasia Helvasia
  • 1 Hound-class Hovercraft Cutter
    NS Helvasia Helvasia

• Utility Vessels

  • 1 Seagoing Buoy Tender
    NS Helvasia Helvasia

• Icebreakers

  • 1 Heavy Icebreaker
    NS Helvasia Helvasia
  • 1 Ice-strengthened Oiler
    NS Helvasia Helvasia

The Littoral Service operates a diverse fleet ranging from heavily armed frigate cutters to small patrol craft and specialised vessels. The service has significant air support provided by the Air Service, particularly for maritime patrol and search and rescue operations. Many vessels are equipped with advanced electronics for law enforcement, environmental monitoring, and coordination with international maritime authorities across the Commonwealth’s extensive patrol areas.