0 a person or the organization responsible for preventing accidents and illegal activities in the sea near a coast -- береговая охрана
Seven coastguard stations have been closed since 1979, leaving 21 stations to cover 6,000 miles of coast.
I believe we do not simply need improved cooperation between the national coastguards.
In this case, a border-control corps, just as others want coastguards.
I would also, however, draw attention to the fact that, even if the coastguards were very efficient, the problem would remain.
Did coastguards hamper the boats' journey?
Double hulls, coastguards, etc, etc, form part of this approach.
As the coastguard also has many other responsibilities, this should be considered in the wider context.
The coastguard must be the strong arm of the agency for maritime safety.
