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Scenes at the opening ceremony of Umm Qasr Naval Base and handover to the ICDF (Iraqi Coastal Defence Force), featuring shots of new patrol boats provided by CMATT (Coalition Military Assistance Training Team).
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START 01:58:20 Bars and tone.
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01:59:27 Iraqi Guard of Honour presents arms.
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02:02:58 Unveiling of plaque (written in Arabic) at Umm Qasr Naval Base.
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02:03:46 British and Iraqi officers are welcome (Arabic and English) in room inside the base.
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02:04:32 Close-up of ICDF shoulder flashes.
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02:04:47 Admiral Sir Alan West (First Sea Lord) addresses the officers present.
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02:07:53 Close-up of plaque; officers talk informally and pose for a group photograph.
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02:08:38 Part of Powerpoint presentation being given by British and US officers (screen cannot be seen clearly).
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02:12:38 New Predator Class patrol boats at dockside; Admiral Sir Alan West greets members of the ICDF.
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02:16:50 Admiral West is interviewed by (offscreen) CNN crew and meets Captain Featherstone (SO3 Media Ops).
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END 02:21:27
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