The General Directorate of Security and Policing supports the mission of the Hellenic Coastguard in its areas of responsibility (paragraph 1 of article 5 of Law 4150/2013) taking care of the prevention and suppression of illegal actions, the surveillance of the sea borders and ensuring the readiness and utilization the means available to carry out all kinds of operations and missions, including those for search and rescue. It also suggests, monitors and takes care of the implementation of the actions of H.C.G in the areas of general policing and fisheries control.
To achieve these objectives, the General Directorate directs and controls the work of its affiliated organizational units and includes the following Directorates: