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From Combined Task Force 150 Public Affairs
PRESS RELEASE
HMCS OTTAWA, At Sea - The Canadian patrol frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH-341) completed Maritime Security Operations (MSO) Jan. 25, following a month of operations in the Red Sea where it served as lead ship for U.S. and coalition vessels.
Under Ottawa's tactical control, the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189), USCG Cutter Midgett (WHEC 726) and British frigate HMS Campbeltown (F 86) worked alongside the Canadian vessel.
Coalition forces conduct MSO under international maritime conventions to ensure security and safety in international waters so that all commercial shipping could operate freely while transiting the region.
Ottawa organized these units by scheduling helicopter flights, replenishments at sea, as well as organizing a myriad of logistical and operation duties.
These coalition ships spent a lot of time radioing to local mariners concerning local maritime issues, which gave the local mariners an opportunity to discuss their concerns.
The coalition ships also sent boarding teams to conduct interaction patrols to cargo ships and fishing dhows. While on board, they visited with crew members and inspected the ship.
According to Commander, Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 British Royal Navy Commodore Bruce Williams, U.S. and coalition vessels not only carry out MSO, they also play an important role in helping cultivate relationships with regional countries.
"As a thoroughfare of the world, the Red Sea is clearly a critical part of the CTF 150 area of responsibility," said Williams. "The coalition places great importance on our relationship with our regional friends in the area and over the past month we have been developing the already warm links between the coalition and coastal nations of the Red Sea."
| Date Taken: | 02.06.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 02.06.2007 13:41 |
| Story ID: | 9067 |
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