Ghanaian soldiers, sailors and airmen board the Royal Netherlands Navy amphibious transport dock ship HNLMS Rotterdam (L800) Sept. 30, 2013, in Takoradi, Ghana, during Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.