ALBAWABA - The Egyptian Navy has assumed command of the Combined Maritime Force to navigate the Red Sea waters, the first time that Egypt undertakes such a role.
Egypt Takes Command of The Joint Task Force 153
— كنز الزعيم السيسي (@kenzelsisy) December 13, 2022
the Egyptian Navy has assumed command of the Joint Task Force (153), whose tasks are to counter smuggling and confront illegal activities, especially terrorist activities, in the areas of (the Red Sea - Bab al-Mandab- Gulf of Aden)
The SMF is a Bahrain-based 34-nation maritime coalition, which includes the United States. It 's duties are mainly to combat terrorism, stamp out piracy and enforce regional maritime cooperation, according to Anadolu.
Egyptian Navy assumes command of Combined Maritime Force 153 in Red Seahttps://t.co/wWjYcQmD8l
— Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) December 13, 2022
This is the first time that the Egyptian navy leads the coalition, and patrols the Red Sea waters, Bab El Mandeb straits and the Gulf of Aden.
On Dec. 12, during a ceremony in Bahrain, where the multinational staff is based, the U.S. Navy handed leadership of a newly established international Red Sea task force to the Egyptian Navy. pic.twitter.com/BjV5C3Dbdr
— Business Insider Africa (@BusInsiderSSA) December 13, 2022
The area is crucial for global trade. At least 10 percent of the world's import and export activity goes through the Bab El Mandeb Straits.
