These deputies can be engineers, scientists, legal or nautical experts and operational personnel.
The secretariat coordinates all activities, both administrative and operational, from organizing meetings to drawing up emergency response plans together with the coast guard partners.
The secretariat also assists with outlining policy and is the designated point of contact for coast guard – related organisations abroad.
The secretariat contacts the coast guard partner concerned for the right answer or a suitable solution.
The building of the Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre (MRCC) also houses the secretariat.