01 / SAR
Search and rescue
Round-the-clock interventions at sea: vessels in distress, isolated fishermen, breakdowns, and medical evacuations by sea.
Read the missionGARDE-CÔTES DJIBOUTIENNE
PATRIE · HONNEUR · JUSTICE
CRITICAL ALERT
A major weather event is currently affecting Djiboutian waters. Sea navigation is not advised until further notice.
Check official channels for further instructions.
IN PICTURES
A look at our missions, our crews and our means at sea.
SCOPE OF ACTION
Each Coast Guard unit operates under a precise mandate, coordinated from the maritime operations center in Djibouti City.
Round-the-clock interventions at sea: vessels in distress, isolated fishermen, breakdowns, and medical evacuations by sea.
Read the missionTraffic control, enforcement of maritime law, vessel inspections, and support to port police.
Read the missionSurveillance and deterrence in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, in coordination with allied naval forces.
Read the missionMonitoring territorial waters and the exclusive economic zone against trafficking and irregular migration.
Read the missionPreventing marine pollution, protecting coral reefs, and monitoring illegal fishing.
Read the missionSupporting customs authorities in detecting smuggling and illicit trafficking by sea.
Read the missionSEA BULLETIN
Readings automatically updated for the Gulf of Tadjoura and the approaches to the Port of Djibouti.
Live data
Loading readings…
Air temperature
—
Wind
—
Wave height
—
Sea temperature
—
Weather and tide data provided by Open-Meteo. For guidance only: they do not replace official maritime safety bulletins.
Basemap provided by CARTO / OpenStreetMap. Requires an internet connection.
MARITIME SOVEREIGNTY
From fast interceptors to coastal stations, every sector of the Djiboutian coastline is covered by a network of patrols and observation posts.
314
Km of coastline monitored
24/7
Operational watch
03
Active naval bases
2500
Operational strength
Officers · Petty officers · Ratings · Civilian staff
ACTIVITY REPORT
Key figures on the Coast Guard's operational activity.
2300
People rescued at sea
Year 2023
8
Patrol vessels in service
Including two 35 m units
60
Fast boats
Port and coastal security
2010
Institution founded
By presidential decree
Sources: United Nations in Djibouti (IOM), Presidency of the Republic of Djibouti.
LOCATIONS
Each base covers a stretch of coastline and mans the units that patrol it around the clock.
Coast Guard headquarters
Headquarters of the institution and maritime operations centre. Home to the command staff, rescue coordination and offshore response assets.
11°34′N 43°03′E
Operational base
Set in the heart of the port area, it handles traffic control in the port approaches and support to the port police.
11°36′N 43°08′E
Coastal support
A local base serving fishermen: assistance to artisanal boats, inspection of fishing gear and safety awareness work.
11°35′N 43°09′E
NAVAL ASSETS
A varied fleet suited to both coastal waters and offshore missions, maintained at the bases of Djibouti City, Obock and Tadjoura.
INTERCEPTOR CLASS
Rapid-response unit dedicated to interception and anti-piracy operations in the strait.
PATROL CLASS
Offshore surveillance vessel for long-duration missions across the exclusive economic zone.
COASTAL CLASS
Rapid coastal response for the rescue of boaters and fishermen.
LOGBOOK
Colonel Wais Omar Bogoreh represented the Coast Guard at the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS), held from 20 to 24 July in Rabat alongside more than forty African countries and international partners.
Read the articleThe Coast Guard took part in the military parade marking the 49th anniversary of the Republic's independence, alongside all national defence and security forces.
Read the articleColonel Wais Omar Bogoreh received an Italian delegation at Doraleh camp, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation.
Read the articleSERVE UNDER THE FLAG
Recruitment open to young Djiboutians aged 18 to 26, physical fitness required. Six-month initial training at the Djibouti City Naval School.
POINT OF CONTACT
Any distress observed at sea must be reported immediately through one of the channels below.
Toll-free number
1500
Free and available 24/7 from anywhere in Djibouti.
Call nowMarine radio
156.800 MHz
Permanent watch on the international distress and safety frequency.
Headquarters
Doraleh, Djibouti — Republic of Djibouti
YOUR OPINION
Was this site useful to you?
Thank you for your feedback.
Réponses automatiques. En cas d'urgence, composez le 1500.