The Djiboutian Coast Guard is a young institution, born of the Republic's need for a force dedicated to monitoring its maritime approaches. Its development has accompanied the rise of the Port of Djibouti and growing traffic through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

  1. 2010 Founding of the institutionThe Djiboutian Coast Guard is established by presidential decree, under the Ministry of Equipment and Transport.
  2. 2018 Operational build-upStrengthening of surveillance capabilities and structuring of the coastal naval bases.
  3. 2023 A record year for rescueAround 2,300 people rescued at sea, according to the United Nations in Djibouti.
  4. 2025 New patrol vesselsTwo 35-metre units enter service, bringing the fleet to eight patrol vessels and some sixty fast boats.
  5. 2026 Regional standingParticipation in the African Maritime Forces Summit in Rabat, alongside more than forty African countries.

This timeline sets out the institution's main public milestones. For specific historical or documentary requests, please use the contact form.