USS Momsen and its embarked helicopter detachment provides assistance to Motor Vessel Lehmann Timber, after it experienced a main engine casualty leaving it unable to operate at sea. Assigned to Combined Task Force 150, Momsen is providing food and water at sea to the crew of the motor vessel, who were recently released by pirates. CTF 150, currently led by Canada, is comprised of warships from numerous coalition nations including France, Germany, Pakistan, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom and the U.S and is responsible for conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Persian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. MSO help develop security in the maritime environment. From security arises stability that results in global economic prosperity. MSO complements the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.