HS2009-N085-001 28 December 2009 Gulf of Aden
HMCS Fredericton’s Naval Boarding Party renders medical and technical assistance to the crew of the MV KOTA WAJAR. The container ship was pirated on October 19 2009 while transiting the Indian Ocean and was released on December 28 once the pirates received a ransom payment.
HMCS Fredericton is deployed on a six-month mission to the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa to conduct counter piracy and counter terror operations alongside our NATO and Coalition partners. As part of Canada’s ongoing naval contribution to NATO, HMCS Fredericton will integrate into Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG 1), currently conducting anti-piracy operations. While conducting operations against international terrorism, HMCS Fredericton will integrate with Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150).
HMCS Fredericton’s participation in Operation Saiph (Sa-eef, meaning ‘sword’ in Arabic) represents Canada’s ongoing contribution and commitment to international peace and security and confirms that Canada’s Navy remains relevant, responsive and effective in the new security environment.
Photo credit: Corporal Peter Reed, Formation Imaging Services, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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