Al-Khilfah Merchant Navy
The Merchant Navy of Al-Khilafah is the merchant marine of Al-Khilafah responsible for maritime trade and (in wartime) naval logistics.
| Merchant Navy of Al-Khilafah | |
|---|---|
| Al-Bahriat Al-Tijaria Al-Khilafah | |
| Country | Al-Khilafah Rasullalah |
| Type | Merchant Navy |
| Role | maritime commerce, naval logistics |
| Size | over 2,500 ships |
| Motto(s) | “in the sailing of the ships through the ocean for the profit of mankind” (from the Quran) |
| Engagements | Indo-Islamic War (2111 to 2114) Sino-Islamic War (2116 to 2119) |
| Battle honours | India China |
History
Established in 2111 as an amalgamation of the Lebanese; Jordanian, Kuwaiti Qatari and Pakistani merchant navies, in 2114, the Emirati, Nigerian and Turkish Merchant marines were included. From 2111 to 2119, the Merchant Navy was involved in various wars. By 2119, the navies of every Muslim-majority country were included.
Legal basis
Al-Khilafah Merchant Navy personnel are considered civilians in peacetime but in wartime are considered a branch of the military, responsible for logistics of Al-Khilafah Navy personnel and equipment.
Military role
As well as being responsible for Naval logistics, most privateers are ex-merchant navy officers.
Economic role
Economists estimate that without the Al-Khilafah Merchant Navy, the government would collapse in two years. 44.5% of commerce is dependent on the sea.