ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2011) - A boat crew from Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) returns to the ship after retrieving the captain of a Senegalese patrol boat for a planning meeting onboard as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS aims to strengthen global maritime partnerships through training and other collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith/RELEASED)