BNS Godetia kicks off its APS West mission in Douala, Cameroon [Image 4 of 5]

DOUALA, CAMEROON

03.02.2010

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Keen 

U.S. Navy           

Belgian navy sailors Cmdr. Rik Boudry, executive officer aboard Godetia, (top right) and Chief Petty Officer Alex De Baene (bottom right) instruct ten recently embark Congolese navy students on their berthing assignments aboard the Belgian navy command and logistical support ship BNS Godetia. The Sailors are embarked aboard the Belgian ship as part of an effort to provide African partners with training in small boat operations, maritime interdiction, boarding, and medical treatment. This port visit marks the kick off of the European-led portion of Africa Partnership Station West engagement. This deployment is led by the Belgium navy with the support of Dutch and the United States and marks the second time that APS has been executed from a non-U.S. ship. APS is an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Africa to improve maritime safety and security with African partner countries. Godetia is homeported in Zeebrugge, Belgium, and is on a regular scheduled deployment. This endeavor is being conducted in cooperation with Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa.

• Date Taken: 03.02.2010
• Date Posted: 03.02.2010 07:55
• Photo ID: 256002
• VIRIN: 100301-N-6138K-251
• Resolution: 2621x1872
• Size: 358.39 KB
• Location: DOUALA, CM