Mission Mandate

The task force operates as a coordinated maritime security framework to protect critical sea lanes and regional economic interests.

Maritime Security

Active deterrence against piracy, armed robbery at sea and illicit maritime activity.

Trade & Energy Protection

Safeguarding shipping lanes, offshore installations and strategic maritime assets.

Joint Operations

Facilitating interoperability among regional and international naval forces.

Area of Responsibility

The Combined Maritime Task Force - Gulf of Guinea coordinates multinational maritime security operations across one of the world's most critical shipping corridors.

  • International Shipping Lanes
  • Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs)
  • Offshore Oil & Gas Infrastructure
  • High-Risk Piracy & Armed Robbery Areas
Gulf of Guinea Area of Responsibility
Operational Coverage - Gulf of Guinea

Gulf of Guinea Member Nations

Coastal states participating in regional maritime security and cooperation across the Gulf of Guinea.

Nigeria
Nigeria
Benin
Benin
Togo
Togo
Ghana
Ghana
Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire
Liberia
Liberia
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Guinea
Guinea
Cameroon
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé & Príncipe
Gabon
Gabon
Republic of the Congo
Congo
DR Congo
DR Congo
Angola
Angola

Operational Platforms

Key naval and air platforms deployed in support of Combined Maritime Task Force operations across the Gulf of Guinea.

NNS CENTENARY
NNS CENTENARY
NNS SOKOTO
NNS SOKOTO
NNS KANO
NNS KANO
NN Helicopter
NN Helicopter Detachment

Newsroom

Official public releases and verified operational updates from Combined Maritime Task Force - Gulf of Guinea.

Conference
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives CMTF - GoG Commander
July 2025 Read full release →
Conference
West Africa Must Take the Helm in the Fight Against Piracy
September 2025 Read full release →
Joint Patrol
Three Bold Strategic Moves Could Transform Maritime Security in Africa
September 2025 Read full release →

Contact Headquarters

Official communications only
Lagos, Nigeria