U.S. Navy Responds to North Korean Cargo Vessel Distress Call [Image 3 of 5]

ABOARD USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS, AT SEA

10.30.2007

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

Boarding team members from USS James E. Williams board North Korean cargo vessel Dai Hong Dan to provide medical assistance Oct. 30. Dai Hong Dan was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia earlier this week, but the crew took back control of the ship before contacting the Williams for medical assistance. Combined Task Force 150, one of three task forces under Combined Maritime Forces provides Maritime Security Operations in the waters off the coast of Somalia and Horn of Africa. MSO helps set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment and complement the counterterrorism and security efforts in regional nations� littoral waters. Coalition forces also conduct MSO under international maritime conventions to ensure security and safety in international waters so commercial shipping and fishing can occur safely in the region. (U.S. Navy Photo/USS James E. Williams)

• Date Taken: 10.30.2007
• Date Posted: 10.31.2007 13:39
• Photo ID: 63374
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 582.94 KB
• Location: ABOARD USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS, AT SEA