MANAMA, Bahrain – Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) has continued to deliver operational outputs despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, maintaining uninterrupted maritime security activity since Feb. 28.

Following the dispersal of personnel from Bahrain, the five Combined Task Forces (CTF) and the Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC) have continued to operate effectively from remote locations worldwide. This distributed approach has reinforced CMF’s interoperability and demonstrates its ability to adapt in complex security environments.

All CMF personnel were relocated safely and are now operating collectively despite geographical separation, ensuring continuity of command, control, and coordination across the coalition.

CTF 151 recently supported European Union Naval Force Operation ATALANTA during a piracy incident off the coast of Somalia involving the Iranianflagged fishing vessel ALWASEEMI, which had been boarded by a Somali Pirate Action Group (PAG). Under the coordination of CMF task forces, Japanese and Republic of Korea naval and air units strengthened ATALANTA’s presence in the Arabian Sea, prompting the PAG to depart the dhow.

CTF 154 also continues to maintain operational momentum, delivering multiple training serials since CMF’s dispersal. These trainings included lectures on ‘Synthetic Aperture Radar application’ and ‘Stress Management during Deployment’. The task force is set to deliver Exercise Compass Rose VI later this month, offering a virtual participation option and marking a first for the exercise.

The Joint Maritime Information Centre continues to provide routine updates and advisory notes to maritime users across the area of operations. Since the start of the conflict, JMIC has issued more than 30 advisories, providing assessments of local activity and guidance to mariners. The team also continues to host Maritime Industry Meetings, enabling direct engagement with shipping stakeholders.

The achievements over the past month highlight the importance of the continued presence and partnerships within the region, providing meaningful support to the maritime industry and local seafarers.

Combined Maritime Forces is a non-state facing 47nation naval partnership, established in 2002, committed to upholding the international rulesbased order by promoting security and stability across approximately 3.2 million square miles of some of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.