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BOE-A-2026-5309 ·6 March 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Basque Coast Communities: Maritime rescue functions transfer to Vasco on 1 October 2026

This Royal Decree transfers maritime rescue functions from the State to the Basque Autonomous Community in its internal and territorial waters, effective from 1 October 2026, in accordance with Royal Decree 2339/1980 and the Basque Autonomous Community Statute (Organic Law 3/1979).

In 2 key points

  1. Maritime rescue execution transferred to the Basque Autonomous Community (art. 1)
  2. Effectiveness of the transfer from 1 October 2026 (art. 1)

How it affects those involved

The State ceases direct exercise of maritime rescue functions in Basque waters, transferring responsibilities to the Basque Autonomous Community under prior legislation, without changes to applicable legal content. No impact on companies, individuals or direct workers.

Lifecycle

2026-03-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-10-01Into forceComes into force (art. 1)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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