GOG: Royal Navy Ship Deployed To Protect £6billion  UK Trade  In West African Waters

The Royal Navy Ship “HMS Trent ” has joined the fight against piracy in West African waters with the intension to help protect more than £6 billion of UK trade that passes through the Gulf of Guinea.

According to the Royal Navy here:“HMS Trent is in the Gulf of Guinea – one of the world’s piracy hotspots – as the UK looks to improve security and help prevent widespread piracy which has seen international shipping suffer, seafarers’ lives put in danger and damage caused to the economies of nearby nations.

HMS Trent carries a specialist team of Royal Marines from 42 Commando who are experts in boarding operations, known officially as Maritime Interdiction Operations.

The commandos have been sharing knowledge and expertise in the skills needed to board, search and – if needs be – seize suspect vessels.”

HMS Trent’s Commanding Officer, Commander Tom Knott, was quoted as saying:“I am extremely proud that HMS Trent is spearheading the Royal Navy’s return to West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea.

“My Sailors and Royal Marines are highly trained in the delivery of Maritime Interdiction Operations and are working alongside regional partners to re-establish our understanding of this complex and vast waterspace.

“Alongside the UK’s 2021 co-chairing of the G7++ Friends of Gulf of Guinea we are targeting a collaborative approach to improving maritime security and to reassure the merchant shipping community.

” This will be an enduring commitment to West Africa. So far we’ve already enjoyed hosting school children, conservation groups, government representatives and military leaders on board Trent to build stronger links with the community and explain exactly why the Royal Navy is deployed to this region.”