Capt. John Nowell, Commander, Africa Partnership Station

Capt. John Nowell, Commander, Africa Partnership Station speaks to local weather station, Radio Station, and Sao Tome Military about getting the weather forcast out to local fisherman to save their lives during foul weather. Africa Partnership Station is part of the Navy's new cooperative maritime strategy, APS is a multi-national effort to bring the latest training and techniques to maritime professionals in nine West and Central African countries, to address common threats of illegal fishing, smuggling, and human trafficking. In addition to maritime training, APS will perform more than 20 humanitarian projects in the region.