MANAMA, Bahrain – Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 has successfully conducted a focused counter piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden, aimed at deterring piracy activity and enhancing maritime security across the area of operations.

Operation Vigilantia Maris brought together ships and maritime patrol aircraft from 10 nations, reinforcing CMF’scommitment to protecting vital shipping lanes. During the operation, CTF 151 units responded to numerous incidents of interest, coordinated with regional information sharing centres, and conducted targeted patrols to identify and disrupt potential piracy activity. Surveillance assets, including satellite imagery, were also used to monitor suspicious vessels operating without identification systems.

“Operation Vigilantia Maris delivered against its key objectives, providing a timely deterrent to recent piracy activity,” said U.K. Royal Navy Captain Jason Eacock, commander, CTF 151. “It strengthened interoperability across partners and set firm foundations for future collaboration.”

The operation brought together multinational maritime forces to detect and deter potential threats, supporting the safe passage of commercial shipping through one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors. Activities were conducted in close coordination with regional partners and international organizations to ensure a unified and effective response.

CTF 151, one of five task forces under CMF, is dedicated to countering piracy and armed robbery at sea. Working alongside international partners and regional organisations, the task force plays a vital role in maintaining security and stability in the maritime domain.

CMF, headquartered in Bahrain alongside U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet, is the world’s largest multinational naval partnership. Comprising 47 nations, CMF promotes security, stability and prosperity across approximately 3.2 million square miles of international waters, supporting the rules based international order and safeguarding global maritime commerce.