CMF’s Senior National Representatives (SNRs) have been hosted to ship visits and receptions in Bahrain on board the French Ship Jean Bart and the Pakistan Navy Ship Alamgir, coinciding with the recent Change of Command of CTF 150 from France to Pakistan. CMF Senior Naval Representatives on board French Ship Jean Bart Jean Bart is […]
Gulf Coopertion Council (GCC) warships, crews and command staffs of Combined Task Force (CTF) 152 recently demonstrated their high readiness in multinational Exercise Falcon Warrior. Conducting a variety of coordinated ship manoeuvers and boarding exercises over a number of days, CTF152 showed their impressive maritime flexibility and close multinational operating skills in a series of […]
The Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) HQ was visited by Dr. Charles Cater from the United Nations’ (UN) Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group to update CMF on the latest analysis of the illegal charcoal trade from Somalia. The export of charcoal from Somalia has been banned since 2012 under UN Security Council Resolution 2036. Dr. Cater, […]
The Pakistan Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, part of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), after conducting a handover ceremony with the French Navy. Rear Admiral Naveed Ahmed Rizvi assumed command of CTF 150 from Rear Admiral Olivier Lebas on 17th August 2017 during a ceremony held at Naval Support Activity […]
Last week the Pakistani frigate PNS Alamgir and the Australian frigate HMAS Newcastle conducted a simultaneous replenishment at sea with the USNS Kanawha. This was followed by an opportunity to practice close in manoeuvres and improve interoperability. Both vessels are operating in the Gulf of Aden in direct support to CTF 150 and its counter […]
Last week the Pakistani frigate PNS Alamgir and the Australian frigate HMAS Newcastle conducted a simultaneous replenishment at sea with the USNS Kanawha. This was followed by an opportunity to practice close in manoeuvres and improve interoperability. Both vessels are operating in the Gulf of Aden in direct support to CTF 150 and its counter […]
On 31st July and 1st August, ships from Combined Task Force (CTF) 152 successfully completed two PASSEXES in the Arabian Gulf, together with associated Visit Board Search Seizure (VBSS) and Division Tactics (DIVTAC) exercises. A PASSEX is practiced to allow warships the chance to test and prove their ability to communicate and co-operate to ensure […]
On 31st July and 1st August, ships from Combined Task Force (CTF) 152 successfully completed two Passing Exercises (PASSEXES) in the Arabian Gulf, together with associated Visit Board Search Seizure (VBSS) and Division Tactics (DIVTAC) exercises. A PASSEX is practiced to allow warships the chance to test and prove their ability to communicate and co-operate […]
Between 25-28 July 17, the Commander of CTF 151, Rear Admiral Emre Sezenler, Turkish Navy, travelled to Djibouti to engage with representatives of the Djiboutian Armed Forces and foreign military personnel based in Djibouti. Key Leadership Engagement (KLE) is a core component of CTF 151’s mission. The engagement facilitates and promotes cooperation with Combined Maritime […]
Between 25-28 July 17, the Commander of CTF 151, Rear Admiral Emre Sezenler, Turkish Navy, travelled to Djibouti to engage with representatives of the Djiboutian Armed Forces and foreign military personnel based in Djibouti. Key Leadership Engagement (KLE) is a core component of CTF 151’s mission. The engagement facilitates and promotes cooperation with Combined Maritime […]