Pakistan Navy has assumed the command of Combined Task Force-150 (CTF-150) for the 14th time, sources said on Thursday.

A change of command ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Bahrain.

Commodore Muhammad Yasir Tahir of Pakistan Navy assumed command from Commodore Fahad S. Al Joaid of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), Radio Pakistan said in a report.

Speaking on the occasion, the incoming Commander CTF-150 assured that his team is fully prepared to shoulder this responsibility and contribute towards maritime security and stability across the region.

Commodore Muhammad Yasir Tahir also reaffirmed Pakistan Navy’s resolve to counter illicit maritime activities while ensuring the safety and security of vital sea lines of communication.

CTF-150 is one of the five task forces operating under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).

Its mission is to deter and disrupt non-state actors engaged in the trafficking of weapons, narcotics, and other illicit goods across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and the Gulf of Oman.