German Frigate Lubeck Assists Motor Vessel in Distress

Courtesy Photo | Disabled by engine breakdown, the small freighter AL ZAHID had been floating off the Yemen coast for days when, on September 6, a Sea Lynx helicopter from the German frigate LÃ?BECK spotted the helpless ship about 25 nautical miles off the coast. After the German Navy crew repaired the dhow's engine and provided the dhow's crew with food and water, AL ZAHID continued on its course to Somalia.  

DJIBOUTI, DJIBOUTI

09.11.2005

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By Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs

DJIBOUTI -- The German frigate FGS Lubeck provided assistance to the disabled United Arab Emirates-flagged dhow Al Zahid, found drifting in the Gulf of Aden approximately 25 miles off the coast of Yemen, Sept. 6.

The dhow Al Zahid, with a crew of nine, had suffered an engine failure and had been adrift in the Gulf of Aden for days, according to the dhow's master.

A team of technicians from Lubeck repaired the dhow's engines and provided the crew with food and water. All nine personnel were found to be in good health.

Lubeck, commanded by Cmdr. Rudiger Solf, deployed to the region in August to conduct maritime security operations (MSO) as part of Commander Task Force 150 (CTF 150). CTF 150 conducts MSO throughout the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean.

MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material.

For further questions, please contact Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs Office at 011-973-1785-4027 or [e-mail].

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• Date Taken: 09.11.2005
• Date Posted: 09.11.2005 03:11
• Story ID: 2966
• Location: DJIBOUTI, DJ