Cyprus Port and Marine Police

The coast guard are tasked with the primary mission of law enforcement of the waters around, and control of the sea borders of the Republic of Cyprus.

Main roles are reported to include law enforcement of illicit activities such as smuggling, terrorism, piracy and illegal fishing.

The Cyprus Port and Marine Police also serve a role as a search and rescue (SAR) force.

It operated as an independent Police Division with its headquarters at Famagusta and two permanent stations in Limassol and Larnaca.

In 2010, according to local press,[14] Port and Marine Police fleet were planning to receive two more patrol boats (Length - approx.

In december 2023, the port and marine police received 3 new craft from Croatia named "Kyrenia", "Pentadaktylos" and "Kantara"[16][17] Headquartered in Limassol the Port and Marine Police is administered by its Commander and Assistant Commanders.

Photo of Category A, Fast sea Patrol Boat, FAC-23 Class (side view)
FAC-23 Class, Evagoras, Pennant PV-21 (side view)
Photo of Category A, Fast sea Patrol Boat, FAC-23 Class (rear view)
FAC-23 Class, Evagoras, Pennant PV-21 (rear view)
Photo of Category B, Motor Launch(ML)Police Boat, SAB-12 Class, Karpasia, Pennant PL-14
SAB-12 Class, Karpasia, Pennant PL-14
Photo of Cyprus Police R.I.B. (Rigid Inflatable Boat)
R.I.B. (Rigid Inflatable Boat)