This turnover is the first step of a multi-step naval transition plan that will eventually transfer security responsibilities to the Iraqi Navy. US and coalition forces have maintained a presence on KAAOT since April 2004, assisting the Iraqi Navy by helping provide security to their oil platforms, which account for approximately 70 to 85 percent of Iraq's GDP. Coalition forces have operated jointly with Iraqi Navy sailors and marines, training them in point-defense force protection and visit, board, search and seizure operations.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Iraqi Navy assumes control of oil terminal
The Iraqi Navy assumed control of the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT) during a ceremony April 30 aboard the terminal in the North Arabian Gulf.
This turnover is the first step of a multi-step naval transition plan that will eventually transfer security responsibilities to the Iraqi Navy. US and coalition forces have maintained a presence on KAAOT since April 2004, assisting the Iraqi Navy by helping provide security to their oil platforms, which account for approximately 70 to 85 percent of Iraq's GDP. Coalition forces have operated jointly with Iraqi Navy sailors and marines, training them in point-defense force protection and visit, board, search and seizure operations.Read More
This turnover is the first step of a multi-step naval transition plan that will eventually transfer security responsibilities to the Iraqi Navy. US and coalition forces have maintained a presence on KAAOT since April 2004, assisting the Iraqi Navy by helping provide security to their oil platforms, which account for approximately 70 to 85 percent of Iraq's GDP. Coalition forces have operated jointly with Iraqi Navy sailors and marines, training them in point-defense force protection and visit, board, search and seizure operations.
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