CCTF 151 REINFORCES SUPPORT IN SEYCHELLES

Commander CTF 151 Rear Admiral Oğuz Karaman reinforced the commitment that the Republic of Seychelles have made as a partner nation to Combined Maritime Forces by meeting with Government officials and Defence personnel in Victoria on the Island of Mahé on 23rd November 2012.

The Seychelles became the latest  member of CMF in September 2012. Rear Admiral Karaman took the opportunity during the Turkish Navy flagship TCG Gemlik’s port visit to personally thank Seychelles for their ongoing support to the Seychelles-based Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) and provide an update to the current status of piracy in the region.