Gabonese Navy

The National Navy of Gabon (French: Marine Nationale du Gabon) is the naval branch of the Armed Forces of Gabon.

Overview
Created on 16 December 1960, the Gabonese Navy is tasked with controlling the coastol waters of Gabon (800 km-long coast). In 1983, the Navy became independent from the Army. Its headquarters is in Libreville and its two naval bases are in Port-Gentil and Mayunba. All the ships are based in Port-Gentil.

A Marines unit, the Compagnie de Fusiliers Marins (COFUSMA), was created in 1984.