Latvian Coast Guard

On the base of Central Region of Latvian Naval Forces in 1999 Flotilla of Coast Guard ships were established. This flotilla was functioning as Latvian Coast Guard Service.

Reorganizing the Flotilla of Coast Guard ships, on the 1st of July, 2004 Latvian Coast Guard Service (LCGS) was established. LCGS is under command of Latvian Naval Forces. CGS functions twenty-four hours a day and accounts to the Commander of Latvian Naval Forces.