4.2. Vessels distribution
The Hellenic Coast Guard possesses specialized lifeboats to be used in emergencies. Despite that fact, in SAR operations the whole fleet of ships and boats can be used. This fleet is scattered in many smaller and larger ports and harbors of the mainland and the islands; it offers significant protection to the island of both the Aegean and the Ionian Sea and with some restrictions to the sea area South of Crete Island.