U ovome radu iscrpno se analiziraju pravni propisi (zakonski i podzakonski) kojima je
uređena složena i zahtjevna uloga Obalne straže Republike Hrvatske u zaštiti i očuvanju
nacionalnih interesa Hrvatske na moru i u svezi s morem, zatim stručna mišljenja
i gledišta znanstvenika te daje prikaz statističkih podataka o realiziranim zadaćama.
Autori ističu poseban značaj i široku ulogu Obalne straže danas u svijetu te naglašavaju
izrazitu potrebu permanentnog ulaganja u osoblje i opremu Obalne straže.In this paper, the authors have presented a detailed analysis of legal regulations (and secondary
legislation) defining the complex and demanding role of the Croatian Coast Guard in
the protection and preservation of Croatian national interests at sea and those related to the
sea, expert opinions and the views of scientists, as well as statistical data related to the tasks
realized. The authors have pointed out the particular importance and role of the Coast Guard
in the world today, and have highlighted the ever-growing need for permanent investment
into the Coast Guard personnel and equipment
