State Oceanic Administration
Up until 2013, the China Coast Guard was a part of the PAP, but it was separated, since then it reported directly to the MPS and the State Oceanic Administration. However, in March 2018, it has been announced that the Coast Guard shall be placed under the People's Armed Police Force once again as the State Oceanic Administration has been disbanded, but this time as an independent branch reporting directly to PAP headquarters.