Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)

A 34-nation naval partnership

HMS Monmouth with the suspect dhow in the background

Date: June 28, 2017Author: Combined Maritime Forces

Published by Combined Maritime Forces

CMF is a unique multi-national collective of 34 like-minded nations, dedicated to promoting security and free flow of commerce across 3.2 million square miles of international waters in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf. CMF’s main focus areas are disrupting terrorism, preventing piracy, reducing illegal activities, and promoting a safe maritime environment for all.