Pakistan, EU Naval Force Join Hands for Operation SEA SPIRIT to Combat Piracy in Gulf of Aden
Pakistan-led CTF 151 teams up with European Union Naval Force - Operation Atalanta for a counter-piracy focused operation SEA SPIRIT in the Gulf of Aden, April 21-26.
Ships and aircraft from several nations will enhance presence in piracy-prone areas to deter and suppress piracy and armed robbery.
SEA SPIRIT enjoys support from: JMICC Pakistan; DCOC, Kenya; MSC Oman; RCOC, Seychelles; RMIF Centre, Madagascar; and U.K. MTO, Dubai.
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