In an honour, Pakistan Navy assumes command of Multinational Combined Task Force

In an honour, Pakistan Navy assumes command of Multinational Combined Task Force

Pakistan Navy has taken over Command of Multinational Combined Task Force151 (CTF-151) from Royal Jordanian Navy at the Change of Command ceremonyheld in Bahrain.

Pakistan Navy’s Commander of Combined Task Force Commodore Ahmed Hussaintook over the Command from Colonel Mohammad Ismail Al-Tarawneh of RoyalJordanian Navy.

Speaking on the occasion, Commodore Ahmed Hussain assured that his team isfully prepared to shoulder this challenging responsibility.

He reaffirmed his resolve to continue operations with zeal and zest. Themission of CTF-151 is to deter, disrupt, and suppress piracy and armedrobbery at sea.

The Task Force engages with regional and other partners to strengthenrelevant capabilities in order to protect global maritime commerce.

The change of Command ceremony was attended by Military and civiliandignitaries, Ambassadors of Pakistan and Jordan and senior officers fromother navies forming the maritime coalition.