This port go to marks the primary cease in Africa whereas conducting operations in U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) space of operations and employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet.
“This port go to to Mindelo permits us to load logistics wanted for at sea operations,” mentioned Cmdr. Christopher Ronnander, officer in cost aboard USNS Trenton (T-EPF-5). “My crew may be very excited for the chance to expertise the tradition and make a optimistic affect throughout our time right here.”
Cabo Verde is a vital accomplice of the USA in selling peace and safety in Africa. NAVAF ships routinely operates within the southern Atlantic with companions to help African-led maritime safety initiatives.
In April, as a part of the African Maritime Regulation Enforcement Partnership (AMLEP), the U.S. and African maritime forces, led by Cabo Verde, labored in coordination with the Maritime Evaluation and Operations Centre – Narcotics (MAOC-N), the Worldwide Police (INTERPOL), and Cabo Verde’s nationwide Maritime Operations Heart (COSMAR) to conduct a compliant boarding of a fishing vessel, which led to the seizure of roughly 6,000 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated avenue worth of greater than $350 million.
In January, USCGC Thetis (WMEC 910) visited Praia to satisfy with leaders from the U.S. embassy and Cabo Verdean Coast Guard.
The U.S. shares a typical curiosity with African accomplice nations in making certain safety, security, and freedom of navigation on the waters surrounding the continent, as a result of these waters are vital for Africa’s prosperity and entry to international markets.
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 the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
