Navy
The Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard is the naval component of the Guyana Defence Force.
- GDFS Essequibo Mine sweeper-River class (UK) United Kingdom
- 1 River patrol boats - 890 tons full load - commissioned 1985
- 4 T-44 patrol boats - 18 tons full load
- 1 Kimbala class LCU Holland
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