and territorial, which are in every respect part of the national territory, and other 350 000 km² of waters on which Italy has exclusive rights (exploitation of the depths resources) or duties (rescue in sea and safeguard of the marine environment): a number of marine areas whose extension is almost the double of the entire national territory, which as it is known amounts to 301 000 km². Following the tendency that is affirming itself in Europe, the maritime authority – coast guard must exercise an effective control in sea for the safeguard of human life, for the safety of navigation, for the correct going on of the economic activities (fishing and exploitation of the continental platform) and for the protection of the marine environment. The Italian Marine Casualty Investigation Central Board (MCICB , CCISM), a division of the Corps, investigates maritime accidents and incidents. It is not an independent maritime accident investigation unit. Insignia Like related coast guards around the world, the uses a "racing stripe" on its vessels. This marking is in the national colors, with a narrow green band, a narrow white spacing, and a broad red band. Inside the red band is a white circle with a black anchor. A racing stripe also serves as the logo of the . Rank insignia See also Italian Coast Guard Air Service List of Italian Coast Guard vessels References External links Guardia Costiera homepage Military units and formations established in 1865 1865 establishments in Italy Rome Q. XXXII Europa