Operation ATALANTA assists Somali Navy Personnel stranded off the Coast of Cadale

EU NAVFOR Somalia launched a maritime patrol reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA) to determine the location of the Somali Naval vessel in distress

On the morning of 20 October 2019, EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA received a request to assist a vessel belonging to the Somali Navy in distress some 60 km north of Cadale. The vessel had reportedly experienced mechanical difficulties and the crew was concerned for their safety. EU NAVFOR Somalia…

Chief of Chilean Navy visits Operation Atalanta Headquarters in Rota

The Chief of the Chilean Navy, Admiral Julio Leiva Molina, visited the Operation Headquarters (OHQ) to learn more about the current status of EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA

On Wednesday afternoon, the Chief of the Chilean Navy, Admiral Julio Leiva Molina, visited the Operation Headquarters (OHQ) to learn more about the current status of EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA. In the framework of a wider visit to the Spanish Navy, Adm. Leiva and the Chief of the Spanish…

EU NAVFOR Somalia, Operation Atalanta in the European Union Open Day in Brussels

The celebration had the participation of all European Union missions and operations

EU NAVFOR’s Operation Atalanta celebrated EU Open day event last week in Brussels. The celebration, held in the European External Action Service- EEAS building, had the participation of all European Union missions and operations. We spoke to many European citizens about countering piracy off the coast of Somalia. During the…

EU NAVFOR Somalia, Operation Atalanta in the European Union Open Day in Mogadishu

The 2019 Europe Day celebration demonstrate the European Union’s motivation to help Somali authorities to develop their main capabilities

EU Open day event, celebrated last week in Mogadishu, was an important meeting for EU NAVFOR’s Operation Atalanta. The celebration had the presence of the Operation Atalanta’s Deputy Commander, Rear Admiral Marc Aussedat, and its Force Commander, Rear Admiral Ricardo A. Hernández, who joined a ceremony chaired by the European…

EU Naval Force Deliver Medical Stores to Mogadishu

In addition to EU NAVFOR efforts, the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) has immediately started relief efforts and has released initial emergency funding

After the recent bombings in Mogadishu, Somalia, EU Naval Force has provided medical supplies to the UN to support Somali casualties. The Spanish SH60B helicopter, from ESPS RAYO, was loaded with high priority medical stores and equipment, as requested by the UN, in order to support the immediate needs in…

EU NAVFOR Flagship Port Visit to Antsiranana, Madagascar

During the visit the EU NAVFOR Force Commander, Rear Admiral Fabio Gregori, met the President of the Republic of Madagascar, His Excellency Hery Martial Rajaonarimampianina Rakotoarimanana

On 14 September, EU NAVFOR flagship, ITS Fasan’s visited Antsiranana port in Madagascar. During the visit the EU NAVFOR Force Commander, Rear Admiral Fabio Gregori, met the President of the Republic of Madagascar, His Excellency Hery Martial Rajaonarimampianina Rakotoarimanana. The President expressed his appreciation for the European Union’s commitment to maritime…

EU NAVFOR Train AMISOM’s Marine Unit off Coast of Mogadishu

This was the third time this year that EU NAVFOR has had the opportunity to exercise and train with AMISOM forces

On September 7th crew members from ESPS Rayo continued the regional cooperation EU NAVFOR has established with the AMISOM Marine unit off the coast of Mogadishu. This was the third time this year that EU NAVFOR has had the opportunity to exercise and train with AMISOM forces. This visit to…

EU Naval Force Warship ESPS RAYO Conducts Local Maritime Capacity Building During Port Visit to Djibouti

The combined training, both theoretical and practical, proved highly effective and serves to enhance the mutual trust and understanding between the European Union and regional maritime forces

On Wednesday 30th August, during her port visit to Djibouti, EU Naval Force warship ESPS Rayo conducted Local Maritime Capacity Building (LMCB) training in support of the Djiboutian Coast Guard. The training began with a briefing on board ESPS Rayo for the Djiboutian Coast Guard personnel. This was followed by…

Republic of Korea Warship ROKS Dae Jo Young and European Union Naval Force Warships Strengthen Counter-Piracy Cooperation off Coast of Somalia

The Republic of Korea warship, ROKS Dae Jo Young, has recently been deployed with EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta off the coast of Somalia. The invaluable cooperation between Republic of Korea and European Union warships is helping to strengthen maritime security to keep seafarers safe as they transit the Indian Ocean and…

Spain Hands Over Force Command to Italy During Ceremony on board ESPS Galicia in Djibouti Port

On Thursday 27 July 2017 Rear Admiral Rafael Fernández-Pintado (Spanish Navy) handed over force command of the EU’s counter-piracy ‘Operation Atalanta’ to Rear Admiral Fabio Gregori (Italian Navy) during a ceremony in Djibouti

On Thursday 27 July 2017 Rear Admiral Rafael Fernández-Pintado (Spanish Navy) handed over force command of the EU’s counter-piracy ‘Operation Atalanta’ to Rear Admiral Fabio Gregori (Italian Navy) during a ceremony in Djibouti.  EU NAVFOR’s Deputy Operation Commander, Rear-Admiral Alfonso Pérez de Nanclares (Spanish Navy), also attended the ceremony. This…