The Djiboutian Coast Guard operates under the authority of the Ministry of Equipment and Transport. Its command directs unit action from the Doraleh maritime operations centre, in direct contact with the three naval bases along the coast.
Commander
Colonel Wais Omar Bogoreh
Command staff
Operations coordination
Naval bases
Doraleh · Escale · Fishing port
Support
Administration and logistics
Personnel breakdown
The institution has around 2,500 personnel, across four categories:
- Officers — command and operations coordination
- Petty officers — technical supervision of crews
- Ratings — sea-going and operational personnel
- Civilian contract staff — administrative and logistical support
This page presents the institution's general organisation. For specific enquiries regarding command, please use the contact form.