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History
Narrative Summary
The Coast Guard was first created in 1987. Prior to this date a Cessna 402B had been operated by civilian company Martinair Holland for coastal patrol duties under contract to the Rijkwaterstaat. This aircraft was replaced by a Cessna 404 in 1982, and then a Dornier Do 228 in 1990. Both of these aircraft were operated under contract by Martinair Holland.
A re-organisation of Coast Guard operations took effect from January 2007. This saw the end of the previous leasing arrangement. Two Do 228s fitted with more modern mission systems were introduced into service, to replace the well-used previous example of the type, with operation and servicing now conducted by the military.
Key Dates
| 26 February 1987 |
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Netherlands Coast Guard established. |
| 1 June 1995 |
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Operational command passed to the Navy. |
| 1 January 2007 |
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Coast Guard reorganised to improve its law enforcement effectiveness. |
Current Status
Management of the aircraft is carried by the KLu, with maintenance done by Jet Support. The pilots are from the Royal Netherlands Navy and Royal Netherlands Air Force and the observers are from various ministries.
Future Plans
None known.
Markings
National Insignia
Coastguard aircraft are civilian machines and do not carry military roundels. The service title KUSTWACHT is carried on the fuselage sides.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
Dutch Coast Guard aircraft carry civil registrations.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
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All-Time Aircraft Used List
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Aircraft NOT Used
False reports of aircraft on order or in service – none known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Dutch Navy Headquarters, Den Helder.
Organisational Structure
All aircraft are based at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Current Unit Assignments
| Squadron |
Type |
Base |
| – |
2 x Do 228-212 |
Schiphol |
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
All aircraft are based at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
Not applicable.
More Information
Books
To be added
Magazines
None known.
Websites
Nederlandse Kustwacht
wikipedia: Kustwacht (Dutch text)
airliners.net
