Prefectura Naval Argentina
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| Creation: | 1810 |
| Prefect: | Carlos Edgardo Fernandez |
| Subpref: | General Ricardo Rodriguez |
| Location: | Ave. E. Madero 235 Buenos Aires |
| Motto: | Robur et quies iuxta litora et in undis |
| English: | Valour and safety in coasts and waters |
| Phone: | 54 11 4318 7400 |
Prefectura Naval Argentina (Argentine Naval Prefecture; PNA) is an Argentine paramilitary state organism charged with protecting the country's rivers and territorial sea/ocean. It is the equivlent of other countries Coast Guards.
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History
Officially integrated into the Argentine government in June of 1810.Falklands war
The PNA had a minor role and saw battle during the Falklands War.Organization
The PNA is structurally dependent of the Ministry of Interior. The current prefect in charge of the PNA is Prefecto General Carlos Edgardo Fernandez, followed by the Subprefecto Prefecto General Ricardo Rodriguez
Objective
The Prefectura's main objectives are:Facilities
The Prefectura's main facility is located in the Edificio Guardacostas in 235 E. Madero Avenue, Buenos Aires.Zones
The PNA is divided by 10 zones of control.- Alto Paraná (prefectures of Posadas, Iguazú, San Javier, Itá Ibaté, Ituzaingó, Libertador Gral. San Martín and Eldorado)
- Alto Uruguay
- Paraná Superior and Paraguay (prefectures of Corrientes, Formosa, Barranqueras, Pilcomayo, Reconquista, Goya, Paso de la Patria e Itatí)
- Lower Uruguay (prefectures of Concepción del Uruguay, Gualeguaychú, Colón, Concordia, Salto Grande and Federación)
- Lower Paraná
- Delta
- River plate
- North Argentine Sea
- South Argentine Sea
- Lacustre and Comahu
Fleet
PNA's fleet of vessels, aircraft and helicopters is composed of:Illegal fishing
The Prefectura is constantly battling illegal fishing vessels in the Argentine Exclusive Economic Zone (ZEE), mostly from eastern countries. The Navy also collaborates in detection of such ships with their P-3 Orion maritime surveillance aircraft.See also
- Argentine Federal Police
- Argentine National Gendarmerie
- Buenos Aires Police
- Santa Fe Province Police
- Interior Security System
External links
- () () [Official website]
- () [International Lifeboat Federation]
Law enforcement agencies of Argentina
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