Africa Partnership Station: the USS Fort McHenry in Dakar

The United States Navy Ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) of the Africa Partnership Station visited Senegal from April 2 to 12, 2008.

During this second visit, the Africa Partnership Station delegation organized follow-up training for local Navy personnel and participated in a symposium on security and safety at sea.  Volunteer work was also performed at a local orphanage and at a Koranic school located in Pikine, which is affiliated with the local NGO Tostan.

The Africa Partnership Station (APS) is a multinational effort aiming to enhance regional maritime safety and security in West and Central Africa.  APS includes Navy personnel from 8 different African, European and North American countries.