Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta information
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Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta
Skwadra Marittima tal-Forzi Armati ta' Malta
Coat of arms of the Maritime Squadron
Active
1970–present
Country
Malta
Branch
Armed Forces of Malta
Type
Navy
Role
Maritime surveillance, maritime law enforcement and search and rescue
Size
10 vessels 6 boats
Garrison/HQ
Hay Wharf, Floriana
Colours
Red White
Website
Official website
Commanders
Lieutenant Colonel
Etienne Scicluna
Insignia
Naval ensign
Naval jack
Military unit
Protector-class patrol boats on an anti-piracy training mission in 2011.
The Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta (Maltese: Skwadra Marittima tal-Forzi Armati ta' Malta) is the naval component of the Maltese military. The Maritime Squadron has responsibility for the security of Maltese territorial waters, maritime surveillance and law enforcement, as well as search and rescue. It is based at Hay Wharf in Floriana.
The Maritime Squadron was established in November 1970 as the Maritime Troop of the Malta Land Force. Its name changed a number of times:
Maritime Troop of the Malta Land Force (1970–1971)
1st (Maritime) Battery of the Malta Land Force (1971–1973)
1st (Maritime) Battery of the Armed Forces of Malta (1973–1980)
Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta (1980–present)
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