Coast Guard of Germany (Freedom Ascendant)

The Coast Guard of Germany (German: Küstenwache) is charged with the defense of [Germany (Freedom Ascendant)|Germany]]'s rivers and coasts, and those of its territories overseas. It is also charged with maritime rescue within the coastal waters of Germany (12 nmi out).

Ranks of the Coast Guard
The German Coast Guard has the same ranks as the German Navy, but the uniforms are a lighter blue color to distinguish them.

Ships of the Coast Guard
Coast Guard ships of Germany use the ship prefix DKWK (German Coast Guard Cutter) before the name of the ships.