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BOE-A-2026-5309 ·6 March 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Coastal autonomous communities: Basque Country to assume maritime rescue functions from 1 October

This Royal Decree transfers the execution of State legislation regarding maritime rescue within inland and territorial waters to the Basque Country. The transfer will take effect on 1 October 2026, in accordance with Royal Decree 2339/1980 and the Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country (Organic Law 3/1979).

In 2 key points

  1. The Basque Country will assume maritime rescue functions from 1 October 2026 (disposicion final)
  2. The transfer is based on Royal Decree 2339/1980 and the 1979 Statute (art. 1)

How it affects those involved

Basque regional administrations gain competence to manage maritime rescue in their waters, improving local efficiency. Other coastal autonomous communities may review their organisation based on the distribution of functions. Maritime rescue services along the Basque coast will be managed by the community itself, reducing dependence on the State. Maritime safety advisors must update their reports regarding administrative competencies.

Lifecycle

2026-03-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-06Into forceComes into force (Entrada en vigor (nota del analisis oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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