A small boat crew from Coast Guard Cutter Forward conducts an initial pier sweep from the water, looking for any potential hazards to the ship prior to the cutter’s mooring in Gambia during the Africa Partnership Station (APS). The APS seeks to bring partnerships into action through cooperation among many different nations and organizations and promotes maritime safety around Africa. US Coast Guard Art Program 2012 Collection, Ob ID # 201216, "Ensuring safety," Dino Sistilli, oil, 14 x 18
