ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2011) - Senegalese navy Capt. Abdou Ndiaya (CENTER) talks with Cmdr. Michael Stewart, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911), about a upcoming maritime law enforcement operation off the coast of Senegal 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)