MARLO
MISSION
The Maritime Liaison Office (MARLO)
mission is to facilitate the exchange of information between the United
States Navy, Combined Maritime Forces, and the commercial maritime
community in the United States Central Command's (CENTCOM) Area of
Responsibility. MARLO operates as a conduit for information focused on
the safety and security of shipping and is committed to
assisting all members of the commercial maritime community.
MARLO is committed to maintaining close ties within the
regional maritime community. Our liaison officers travel
regularly throughout the Gulf and East Africa to foster
communication, stay apprised of changes in local port
infrastructure and management, and to proactively address your
concerns and questions. We remain, first and foremost, an active
advocate for commercial mariners. We remain dedicated to
providing accurate and timely information on safety
of shipping and marine navigation.
MARLO AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
MARLO's support to the commercial maritime community currently spans 27
nations that stretch from the Horn of Africa through the Arabian Gulf
region, into Central Asia. The below graphic illustrates within the
yellow highlight the countries and maritime areas that MARLO is
responsible for.
