In the course of the go to, Rear Adm. Chase Patrick, director of maritime engagement, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), will meet with Algerian authorities and army leaders to debate shared targets of maritime safety and regional stability within the Mediterranean Sea area.
“Partnerships are key to stability in Africa and in the end promote a safer world surroundings,” stated Patrick. “I recognize the chance to fulfill with Algerian leaders, as we work collectively, to confront the multitude of safety challenges that threaten peace and safety within the Mediterranean.”
Algeria is a gentle maritime safety companion of the USA, and NAVAF and Coast Guard presence in Algiers highlights the significance of the connection between the 2 international locations. Final month, Algeria participated within the NAVAF-led north African train Phoenix Specific 2022. Collaborating nations exchanged information-sharing practices, enhancing efforts to advertise security and safety within the Mediterranean Sea and territorial waters of taking part North African nations.
This port go to additionally marks the primary cease in Africa for Clarence Sutphin Jr. and John Scheuerman since their commissioning earlier this yr. The 2 cutters are forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa space of operations and assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia, whereas employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet.
“We’re excited to strengthen our relationships with our counterparts in Algeria and to discover Algiers,” stated Lt. David Anderson, commanding officer aboard USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC 1147). “Interpersonal relations are a cornerstone of allies and companions’ talents to work collectively in making certain safety and stability and we look ahead to constructing on {our relationships} whereas in port.”
The Sentinel-class quick response cutter is a key element of the Coast Guard’s offshore fleet able to deploying independently to conduct missions that embrace port, waterways and coastal safety; fishery patrols; search and rescue; and nationwide protection.
U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Space, headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia, oversees all Coast Guard operations east of the Rocky Mountains to the Arabian Gulf, spanning throughout 5 Coast Guard districts and 40 states.
For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has solid strategic relationships with allies and companions, leveraging a basis of shared values to protect safety and stability.
Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces within the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of duty. U.S. Sixth Fleet is completely assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces by means of the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
