Sri Lanka-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, in collaboration with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Legal Advisor Team, successfully completed another monthly Maritime Security Enhancement Training (MSET) to 23 participants from 13 countries, May 26.

The training, conducted by two specialists of the CMF Legal Advisor (LEGAD) team from Royal New Zealand Navy and Royal Navy, focused on key topics such as Overview of International Law and Maritime Operations and Use of Force in Maritime Operations. This training provided insights to broaden participants’ understanding of key subject areas, generate discussions, foster collaboration, and strengthen relationships within the CMF network. This initiative emphasizes CMF’s commitment to enhancing operational understanding and cooperation among its members.

CTF 154 was established May 2023, and is one of five operational task forces under Combined Maritime Forces. CTF 154 leads multinational maritime training at locations across the Middle East, enabling more CMF partner nations to participate in training opportunities without ships or aircraft, particularly during courses that are facilitated ashore.

Combined Maritime Forces is a 46-nation naval partnership upholding the international rules-based order by promoting security and stability across 3.2 million square miles of water encompassing some of the world’s most important shipping lanes.