Coast Guard conducts joint operations Morroccan Royal Navy [Image 5 of 7]

U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER LEGARE

07.23.2009

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Blue 

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

The Moroccan Royal Navy Vessel Rais Charkaoui, alongside a U.S. Coast Guard Over-the-Horizon small boat from the Coast Guard Cutter Legare, conduct the first-ever joint Moroccan/U.S boarding, July 23. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Moroccan Royal Navy partnered for a nine-day joint law enforcement operation in Moroccan territorial waters, which showcased each services tactics, techniques and boarding procedures. The U.S. Coast Guard, under the direction of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe- Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, conducted law enforcement operations with the Moroccan Royal Navy in a partnership to build a safer, more prosperous sea-trade environment in the region.

• Date Taken: 07.23.2009
• Date Posted: 07.30.2009 12:19
• Photo ID: 191254
• VIRIN: 090723-G-3885B-130
• Resolution: 2100x1160
• Size: 351.63 KB
• Location: U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER LEGARE