The Djiboutian Coast Guard

Command, organisation and the paths to join us.

2010Founded 2500Personnel 314Km of coastline 03Naval bases

OUR ROLE

A sovereignty force at the crossroads of the Red Sea.

Established in 2010 by presidential decree, the Djiboutian Coast Guard operates under the authority of the Ministry of Equipment and Transport. It maintains permanent surveillance of the Republic's territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, along 314 kilometres of coastline bordering one of the busiest shipping routes on the planet.

Its crews carry out six complementary mandates: search and rescue, maritime safety, counter-piracy, border surveillance, protection of the marine environment and support to customs services. In 2023, its operations helped rescue around 2,300 people at sea.

EXPLORE

Discover the institution.

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JOIN US

Serving at sea, in the service of the Republic.

The Coast Guard recruits sailors, technicians and officers every year. Discover the available paths and entry requirements.

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