Gulf of Aden: Shipping

(asked on 25th October 2021) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department has taken to increase the security for UK civilian shipping in the Gulf of Aden.


Answered by
James Heappey Portrait
James Heappey
This question was answered on 28th October 2021

The UK is committed to ensuring security and freedom of navigation for UK civilian shipping, including in the Gulf of Aden. The UK has a long-established maritime presence in the Gulf and Indian Ocean, including a forward based frigate operating from the UK's maritime base in Bahrain, and the development of an advanced facility at Duqm. The UK also participates in maritime security operations in the region, including through the Combined Maritime Forces and the International Maritime Security Construct. The MOD communicates the latest security advice and updates to commercial shipping via the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.

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