Act on the Icelandic Coast Guard (No. 52 of 2006). Country/Territory Iceland Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Marine pollution Marine fisheries Institution Inspection Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Navigation Special fund Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Abstract This Act makes provisions with respect of the coast guard of Iceland. The Icelandic Coast Guard shall provide security and rescue services at sea, enforce law at sea, and perform any other tasks provided for in this Act or any administrative provisions issued in accordance with it, or as otherwise ordered as provided for by law. The Minister of Justice shall exercise supreme direction of the Icelandic Coast Guard. The Icelandic Coast Guard shall also operate at the high seas in accordance with t Full text English Website www.government.is