1. CTF 151 Update MIEVOM 22 Apr 18 Lt Cdr Ben Cator CTF 151 Strategic Communications Officer
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2. Contents CMF Update CTF 151 Overview and Mission CTF 151 Update
Latest Statistics
Focus Areas
Summary
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3. CMF Update
Within the AOO, ESTABLISH, PROMOTE and PROTECT the freedom of navigation for all legitimate seafarers by countering terrorism, piracy, narcotics, smuggling and any other emerging threats.
(CMF Maritime Security Strategy )
CTF 150 (Counter-terrorism) – Aus/Can-led, soon to be UK-led
CTF 151 (Counter-piracy) – Singapore to take over from Japan
CTF 152 (Maritime Security)– KSA-led, Kuwait Coast Guard due to take over in Sep 18
Working closely with CTF 465 (EUNAVFOR) and independent deployers where possible
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4. CTF 151
Disrupt piracy and armed robbery at sea and to Engage with regional and other partners to Build capacity and Improve relevant capabilities in order to Protect global maritime commerce and Secure freedom of navigation
26 personnel, 11 nations
Japan UK
Thailand
Australia
Brazil
Singapore
Bahrain
ROK
Turkey
USA
New Zealand
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5. CTF 151 Update Japan-led CTF 151 focus: So far…
Improve force flow and BMP adherence
Maintain standard activity such as coordination, awareness calls and AA/AAVs
Develop the routine processes such that they provide more quality information and the effect of CTF 151’s assets is maximised
So far…
Ships from Pakistan, Japan, Turkey, and Republic of Korea
Calls made: 65
KLE to Djibouti, Pakistan, KSA, UAE, Oman, Kuwait…
SHADE
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6. Statistics Japan-led CTF 151 UNCLASSIFIED Numbers events 2012 2013
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7. Locations ( )
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8. Focus Areas
Maritime Awareness Calls (MAC) – for reassurance and awareness
Direct MAC – to understand more about the ships awareness of BMP, focusing on those that do not adhere or that are designated as vulnerable
AA/AAV Questions – to understand more about the perceptions of the local community and gain an insight into what effect CMF is having
Liaison with the yachting community
Developing RfIs to seafarers for intelligence gathering and measurement of effect. Question - how to tackle? (CMF-wide following SHADE)
Coordinating the activities of EUNAVFOR CTF 465, CTF 150, CTF 151 and independent deployers
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9. Focus Areas – Direct MAC
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10. Focus Areas – AA Questions
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11. Summary CMF Overview and Mission CTF 151 Overview
CTF Mission and Current Activities
Latest Statistics
Focus Areas
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12. Questions
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