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COMBINED MARITIME FORCES INTERDICT SUSPECTED PIRATE SHIP
Turkish Navy warship TCG Gemlik, the flagship of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Combined Task Force 151 (CTF 151) has successfully interdicted a suspected piracy skiff 400 nautical miles East of Somalia.
Posted in CMF HQ, CTF 150, CTF 151
Tagged CMF, Commodore Ancona, EUNAVFOR, Maritime Security Operations, TCG Gemlick, UK
The Eyes of CMF
An important element of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) is the Air Coordination Element (ACE), a multinational team tasked to coordinate the operations of the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA). The team is lead by Lieutenant Colonel Pete Saunders … Continue reading
Posted in CMF HQ, CTF 150, CTF 151, CTF 152
Tagged Australia, CMF, Counter-piracy, counter-terrorism, CTF-150, CTF-151, Gulf Security Cooperation, Maritime Security Operations
SENIOR MARITIME COMMANDERS GATHER AT CMF CONFERENCE
Twenty six senior maritime Commanders from 15 nations have gathered at the Combined Maritime Forces Headquarters in Bahrain for the Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Course which focuses on maritime security issues and regional challenges.
Posted in CMF HQ, CTF 150, CTF 151, CTF 152, Uncategorized
Tagged Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, CMF, Commodore Ancona, Counter-piracy, counter-terrorism, CTF-150, CTF-151, CTF-152, Maritime Security Operations, Royal Navy, USA
YEMEN STRENGTHENS TIES WITH COMBINED MARITIME FORCE COUNTER PIRACY TASK FORCE
Yemeni Forces have been commended for their continued commitment to counter piracy by the Commander Combined Task Force 151 (CCTF-151) Rear Admiral (RDML) Oguz Karaman following his visit to Yemen. RDML Karaman of the Turkish Navy, said the chance to … Continue reading
Posted in CMF HQ, CTF 151
Tagged CMF, Counter-piracy, CTF-151, fishermen, Gulf Security Cooperation, Maritime Security Operations, Turkey
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PIRACY REMAINS A PERSISTENT THREAT, WITH REAL VICTIMS
The Indian Ocean, and Gulfs of Aden and Oman have long been an ample hunting ground for the pirates who wish to ply their illegitimate trade against innocent mariners. And that scourge has not gone away. Although in the last … Continue reading
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BATTLE WATCH CAPTAIN
BY LT MICHAEL ROMEO USN Whenever I arrive for a duty watch I do not know what to expect, the unpredictability of illegal activity and the dynamic and complex nature of our operations offer a challenging environment for any naval … Continue reading
BOARDING TRAINING BROUGHT ALIVE
Following the recent success of Exercise Falcon Warrior 12-05, a maritime security training exercise for Combined Task Force 152, fifteen students from eight regional nations recently attended the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) inaugural boarding workshop in Bahrain 15-17 October 12.
Posted in CMF HQ, CTF 150, CTF 151, CTF 152
Tagged CMF, CTF-150, CTF-151, CTF-152, Gulf Security Cooperation, Royal Navy
TASK FORCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE AT SEA
Valuable information on counter-piracy operations and coordination of assets off Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, was recently exchanged during a cross-deck by Task Force Commanders in flagship TCG Gemlik on 13 Oct. Commander Combined Task Force (CTF)151 Rear Admiral … Continue reading
HMS DIAMOND TRAINS UAE IN BOARDING OPERATIONS
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond has shared her boarding expertise with the United Arab Emirates frigate Murayjib, in the Arabian Gulf. As part of a larger international training exercise, ‘Falcon Warrior’, the UK, along with other Coalition partners, continue to … Continue reading
Posted in CMF HQ, CTF 150, CTF 151, CTF 152, Uncategorized
Tagged Arabian Gulf, CMF, CTF-150, CTF150, Gulf Security Cooperation, HMS Diamond, Royal Navy, UK
THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES JOINS COMBINED MARITIME FORCES
The Republic of Seychelles has announced its agreement to join Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) making it the 27th country to join this professional capable and alert force across 5 continents. Established in 2002, CMF promotes security, stability and prosperity across … Continue reading
Posted in CMF HQ
Tagged CMF, Seychelles, Vice Admiral John E. Miller
