 | OperationThe main duties of the West Finland Coast Guard District are maintaining the security at our borders, maritime search and rescue, surveillance of the maritime environment and prevention of environmental offences. In all duties the Coast Guard respects its values: expertise, reliability and interaction.
In order to perform its duties efficiently, the West Finland Coast Guard District co-operates closely with other authorities, in particular the Police, Customs, Finnish Maritime Administration, Finland's environmental administration and the Navy. 
Operational AreaThe length of the territorial water border is over 1080 km (580 NM) and land border 48 km (with Sweden). The busy waterways in the Archipelago Sea are a unique addition to the conditions of the operational area. The operational area of West Finland Coast Guard District includes the province of Åland. In addition, the exclusive economic zone beyond above-defined area is also included in the operational area of West Finland Coast Guard District, as well as border crossing points, such as harbours and air fields.
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Maintaining the security at borders includes border surveillance, border checks on persons at border crossing points, and crime prevention. In its operational area the Coast Guard also participates in many other activities related to internal security in Finland. Further, the Coast Guard is a part of Finland's maritime defense.