The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard commissioned its latest asset, the 38-foot interceptor CG 11-1 SWORDFISH, on Tuesday. This addition strengthens maritime security and the Coast Guard’s ability to patrol the nation’s 110,000 square kilometres of waters, combating narcotics trafficking and illegal fishing. Brigadier Telbert Benjamin, Chief of Defence Staff, expressed confidence in the vessel’s operational impact. The SWORDFISH underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding national waters and enhancing maritime safety.
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Swordfish??!!! Should be CG CALI, or TALAPIA…well… not TALAPIA. CHUBFISH as it taste so delicious.
Nice
It’s made by the Renegade Powerboat company out of Florida and once the coast guard crew know exactly how to use it (I saw a video where they were zooming along but with the trim set down… 👀🤣), it will be a great boat to patrol and respond quickly to emergencies around the coasts of Antigua & Barbuda.
Naming it Swordfish is actually cool since that boat can travel at around the same speed as the fish (around 60 mph or more) if the crew are feeling brave and really open up the throttle.
Okay, so maybe now we will be able to intercept some of the gun shipments destined for our shores. Let’s put the sword fish to good use
WASTE OF MONEY
THIS IS 2025 ANTIGUA DESERVES BETTER.
IN THE 1980S ANTIGUA HAD NOT ONE BUT 3 CUTTERS.
CHECK OUT ST KITTS COAST GUARD VESSELS PLEASE.
ANTIGUA NEEDS VESSELS THAT THE OFFICERS CAN BE AT SEA FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. ANYTHING LESS IN 2025 IS A WASTE OF MONEY.
That’s fantastic news for Antigua in truth. The addition of the CG 11-1 SWORDFISH sounds like a significant boost for the Coast Guard. I hope they can find all those missing at sea. It’s great to see the government investing in maritime security. With such a vast area to patrol, this new interceptor will definitely enhance the capabilities of the ABDF Coast Guard.
congratulations. Promise made promise kept
Great news. At least i hope there is prompt response when signaled for stranded and missing vessels, drugs etc.