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Operations area

From Ghoubbet-el-Kharab to the Doumeira Islands, the maritime expanse under Coast Guard watch.

MARITIME SOVEREIGNTY

An exclusive economic zone under permanent watch.

From fast interceptors to coastal stations, every sector of the Djiboutian coastline is covered by a network of patrols and observation posts.

Gulf of Tadjoura11°35'N 42°49'E

Bab-el-Mandeb Strait12°35'N 43°20'E

Ghoubbet-el-Kharab11°32'N 42°53'E

Ras Doumeira and Doumeira Islands12°43'N 43°25'E

Approaches to the Port of Djibouti11°36'N 43°08'E

STRATEGIC POSITION

A global maritime crossroads

At the junction of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the Djiboutian coastline borders one of the world's busiest shipping routes. A considerable share of trade between Asia and Europe transits the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

This position gives the Republic particular responsibilities: securing merchant traffic, assisting vessels in difficulty, and preserving an exceptionally rich marine ecosystem.

Djibouti's exclusive economic zone extends up to 200 nautical miles from the baselines, subject to delimitations agreed with neighbouring States.

COVERAGE

Surveillance sectors

The area is divided into sectors, each attached to a naval base and covered by regular patrols as well as coastal observation posts.

Northern sector — Obock, Ras Doumeira and the northern approaches.
Central sector — Gulf of Tadjoura, Ghoubbet-el-Kharab and the Moucha and Maskali islands.
Southern sector — approaches to the Port of Djibouti and the southern maritime boundary.
Strait sector — Bab-el-Mandeb approaches, in coordination with partner naval forces.

314

Km of coastline monitored

24/7

Operational watch

Active naval bases

2500

Operational strength

Officers · Petty officers · Ratings · Civilian staff