IS2003-2246a
06 April, 2003
HMCS REGINA, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Gulf Region

A member of HMCS REGINA's naval boarding party climbs a rope ladder during a boarding of a suspect vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The Canadian frigate is part of Coalition Task Force 151, and is responsible for escorting ships, intercepting and boarding suspect vessels and guarding against attacks on shipping, in support of Operation APOLLO, Canada's contribution to the international campaign against terrorism.