Tag Archives: France

CMF ship HMS St Albans rescues crew of stricken ship

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

A multi – agency effort involving Falmouth Coastguard in the UK, Combined Maritime Headquarters in Bahrain, and CMF ship HMS St. Albans, has helped to save the lives of several injured mariners in the Arabian Sea. At approximately 7AM on … Continue reading →

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French Warship Somme Aids Iranian Fishing Vessel

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) FS Somme, a French warship, on deployment to the Middle East, provided aid to an Iranian fishing vessel, the MV Said Al Said, in the Arabian Sea, April 21. Somme was conducting maritime security operations in … Continue reading →

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HMAS Stuart Renders Aid to Iranian Fishing Vessel

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) ship HMAS Stuart, an Australian frigate, on deployment to the Middle East, responded to a request for medical assistance on board an Iranian fishing vessel, the MV Sahal, in the Arabian Sea April 7th. Stuart, an … Continue reading →

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France assumes command of Combined Task Force 150

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

French Navy Rear Adm. Jean-Louis Kerignard relieved Australian Navy Commodore Greg Sammut as Commander, Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 during a change of command ceremony on board FS Somme (A 631), held in the Mina Salman port facility, Bahrain Apr. … Continue reading →

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CMF Delivers Maritime Security Training

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

French frigate FS Dupleix (D641) recently completed two days of maritime security training with Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). The programme involved classroom lectures on boarding techniques, alongside live role plays and practical boarding scenarios, courtesy of the U.S. Coastguard detachment … Continue reading →

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