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Djiboutian Coast Guard
The Djiboutian Coast Guard (French: Garde-Côtes Djiboutienne GCD), is the coast guard of Djibouti is a civil institution responsible for protecting the interests of the Republic of Djibouti at sea. Formed in 04 december 2010, the coast guard is tasked with such as illegal fishing and exploitation of natural resources, search and rescue (SAR), protection of ecology, fishing, marine pollution, ballast waters, combat against terrorism, trafficking of people, narcotics, and similar. Like many other coast guards, the Djiboutian coast guard participate in the defense of the nation and maintenance of order as the country's last military force through the use of its maritime capabilities., but resides under separate civilian control in times of peace. The Coast Guard monitor vessels sailing in the Djiboutian territorial waters.[1] The Djiboutian Coast Guard intercepted refugee and migrant boats travelling across the Bab-el-Mandeb. The Djiboutian coast guard fulfills five fundamental roles: 1. Maritime rescue: search, rescue and rescue at sea. 2. Maritime security: protect maritime borders against all intrusions, whether in the fight against drug trafficking, illegal immigration and smuggling, fisheries policing or compliance with maritime regulations. 3. Maritime mobility: facilitating maritime trade and navigation by maintaining access and security of sea lanes. 4. National defense: participate in the defense of the nation and maintain order as the last military force of the country through the use of its maritime capabilities. 5. Protection of natural resources: fight against pollution and damage to the maritime environment linked to transport, fishing and pleasure craft.
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Its small fleet includes half a dozen Zodiac and Avon type fast launches
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