Seychelles Coast Guard
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The Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) is a branch of the Military of Seychelles
created in 1992. It is a maritime, military, multi-mission service. They recently acquired responsibility for search and rescue for vessel incidents as well as environmental protection from the Port and Marine Services Division.
The SCG has several operational vessels: the Russian-built Fortune, the Italian-built Andromache, the Scorpio, two Indian manufactured vessels, four Motor Life Boats, and the luxury yacht Gemini that also is used as the presidential yacht.
In May 2011, the SCG helped to protect the privacy of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during their honeymoon
on the North Island
. At the end of their stay, the couple invited several members of the Coast Guard ashore to personally thank them for their efforts.
Military of Seychelles
The Military of Seychelles consists of four branches: Army, Coast Guard , Presidential Protection Unit and Police Force -Statistics:Military manpower - availability:males age 15-49:23,210 The Military of Seychelles consists of four branches: Army, Coast Guard (includes Air Wing), Presidential...
created in 1992. It is a maritime, military, multi-mission service. They recently acquired responsibility for search and rescue for vessel incidents as well as environmental protection from the Port and Marine Services Division.
The SCG has several operational vessels: the Russian-built Fortune, the Italian-built Andromache, the Scorpio, two Indian manufactured vessels, four Motor Life Boats, and the luxury yacht Gemini that also is used as the presidential yacht.
In May 2011, the SCG helped to protect the privacy of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during their honeymoon
Honeymoon
-History:One early reference to a honeymoon is in Deuteronomy 24:5 “When a man is newly wed, he need not go out on a military expedition, nor shall any public duty be imposed on him...
on the North Island
North Island, Seychelles
North Island is a small granitic island in the Seychelles, 5 km north of Silhouette Island. Recently it has been developed as a private resort with 11 villas for guests, aimed at the eco-tourism market...
. At the end of their stay, the couple invited several members of the Coast Guard ashore to personally thank them for their efforts.