RFA Bedivere and Iraqi Navy Ship Deliver Marines, Equipment for HMS Cornwall

Courtesy Photo | British Royal Marines haul a seat for a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) aboard Royal Forces Auxiliary Ship Sir Bedivere (L 3004) in the Arabian Gulf. The Royal Marines will embark HMS Cornwall (F 99) in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Zeltakalns)  

03.30.2007

Courtesy Story

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

By Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Zeltakalns

HMS CORNWALL, At Sea - Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Sir Bedivere (L 3004) arrived in the North Persian Gulf March 28 carrying supplies, including a small platoon of British Royal Marines and equipment, to HMS Cornwall (F 99).

The Royal Marines boarded Iraqi Navy Ship (INS) P101, a patrol boat, at 12:30 p.m. Iraqi time bound for Cornwall.

Bedivere departed Mina Salman, Bahrain March 28 for a regularly-scheduled 18-month deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO).

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

Bedivere's commanding officer, Royal Navy Capt. Shaun Jones, said his ship is well suited for its mission in the Gulf.

• Date Taken: 03.30.2007
• Date Posted: 03.30.2007 13:08
• Story ID: 9692