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Forces of Operation Atalanta deter, prevent and repress acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast. EU Naval Force protects vessels of the World Food Programme (WFP) delivering aid to displaced persons in Somalia .

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EUCap Nestor and Operation Atalanta train Somaliland Coast Guard aboard FGS Erfurt

Operation Atalanta Sailors Help to Train Somaliland Coast Guard Students

March 1, 2016 - 14:53

In cooperation with EUCap Nestor, Operation Atalanta warship FGS Erfurt has provided specialist training to Somaliland Coast Guard students. EUCap Nestor is a civilian mission which is mandated to support the development of maritime security in Somalia. It works closely with Operation Atalanta to train and encourage a self-sustaining maritime security capability in Somalia. The […]

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ESPS Tornado and FGS Erfurt in position either side of CNS Taihu ready to conduct joint replenishment at sea

Operation Atalanta Ships Conduct Joint Training with Chinese Navy

March 1, 2016 - 10:38

On 27 February, Operation Atalanta and Chinese warships conducted joint training in the Indian Ocean. The training included air operations with the ships’ embarked helicopters. The Chinese ships, tanker CNS Taihu and frigate CNS Daquing, conducted a joint replenishment at sea with Atalanta warships ESPS Tornado and FGS Erfurt. They also practiced formation manoeuvring and […]

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Deputy Commander presents the UNFAO award to the Force Commander and OC ITS Carabiniere

ITS Carabiniere Receives Recognition Award for Counter-Piracy Protection of UNFAO Vessel Along Somali Coast

March 1, 2016 - 08:09

During her port visit to Dar es Salaam, Operation Atalanta flagship ITS Carabiniere, was presented with an UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (UNFAO) award for the protection she provided to an UNFAO vessel as it deployed Fishing Aggregation Devices (FADs). The award was presented to the Flagship’s Commanding Officer, Commander Francesco Saladino, by the Deputy […]

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Smiling faces during ITS Carabiniere's port-visit in Tanzania

Operation Atalanta Sailors Help Local Charities in Tanzania

February 29, 2016 - 16:14

Whilst the Operation Atalanta flagship, ITS Carabiniere, was moored alongside in Dar es Salaam during the recent port visit, her crew took the opportunity to provide much-needed help in local communities. The Italian sailors carried out repairs at the Parish Msewe Kindergarten and Orphanage and also at the Muhimbili National Hospital Pediatric Centre, providing food, […]

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Breathing equipment is fitted on a Tanzanian sailor prior to practical training on board Atalanta Flagship, ITS Carabiniere

ITS Carabiniere Provides Firefighting Training to Tanzanian Sailors

February 29, 2016 - 15:58

Members of the Tanzanian Navy were invited on board Operation Atalanta’s warship, ITS Carabiniere, during her recent port-visit to Dar es Salaam to receive specialist firefighting training. The 8 Tanzanian sailors had a busy programme of events during their visit. They focused on passive defence and fire-extinguishing techniques; practical demonstrations were given by Italian fire-fighters […]

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Atalanta Force Commander is greeted by Staff from Tanzanian Navy

Meeting of the Navies – Tanzanian Navy Greets Operation Atalanta Staff in Dar es Salaam

February 26, 2016 - 12:32

Earlier this week Operation Atalanta staff, including the Force Commander, took the opportunity to met personnel from the Tanzanian Navy. The visits were made possible as both the Atalanta flagship, ITS Carabiniere, and Spanish warship, ESPS Tornado, were alongside in Dar es Salaam conducting port visits. The Force Commander, Italian Rear Admiral Stefano Barbieri, met […]

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Atalanta's Deputy Commander arrives on board ESPS Tornado

Operation Atalanta’s Spanish Warship ESPS Tornado Hosts Visitors Alongside In Tanzania

February 24, 2016 - 15:47

Whilst Operation Atalanta warship ESPS Tornado was alongside on a port visit in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, she played host to two important visitors. Following his appointment to the role in January, the Deputy Commander was in the region conducting familiarisation visits to the Operation’s deployed assets.  Rear Admiral Jonas Wikström was welcomed aboard […]

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Force Commander and Deputy Commander onboard ITS Carabiniere in Dar es Salaam

Operation Atalanta’s Deputy Commander Visits Flagship ITS Carabiniere in Dar Es Salaam

February 24, 2016 - 12:12

On Saturday 20 February 2016 Operation Atalanta’s Deputy Commander, Rear Admiral Jonas Wikström, was welcomed aboard the EU Naval Force flagship, ITS Carabiniere, during her port visit to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. This was the Deputy Commander’s first visit to the Force Headquarters since he joined Operation Atalanta from Sweden in January so it […]

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Atalanta's Deputy Commander at MPRA Detachment

Operation Atalanta’s Deputy Commander Visits Spanish Maritime Patrol Aircraft Detachment

February 24, 2016 - 11:46

Operation Atalanta’s Deputy Commander, Rear Admiral Jonas Wikström, visited the Spanish Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) Detachment in Djibouti last week. The Detachment’s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Santiago Ibarreta from the Spanish Air Force, gave the Deputy Commander a tour of the MPRA’s operating base and outlined the specialist capabilities of the P-3 aircraft. […]

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The Force Commander addresses the Parade

Medal Parade Held on board ITS Carabiniere for Operation Atalanta Sailors

February 15, 2016 - 14:12

On Friday 12 February the EU NAVFOR Somalia Force Commander, Rear Admiral Barbieri, awarded the Operation Atalanta Medal to the multinational staff members embarked onboard the flagship, ITS Carabiniere. Officers and Petty Officers from 10 EU Member States received the medal during a ceremony held on the Italian warship’s flight deck. They have spent 20 […]

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ITS Carabiniere meets with ROKS Choi Young

Operation Atalanta Flagship Meets South Korean Warship at Sea in Indian Ocean

February 15, 2016 - 13:25

On 10 February 2016, Operation Atalanta flagship, ITS Carabiniere, and South Korean warship, ROKS Choi Young, met in the Indian Ocean. After being welcomed on board ROKS Choi Young, Operation Atalanta’s Force Commander, Rear Admiral Barbieri, was given a tour by the Task Group Commander, Captain An, Sang Min.  At the same time, a South […]

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After a tour of the ship he added 'We are very keen to increase coordination and cooperation with our Pakistan Navy Partners'

Atalanta Force Commander and Pakistan Navy Commander from Warship PNS Saif Meet at Sea

February 12, 2016 - 12:36

On Wednesday 10 February 2016, the Force Commander of Operation Atalanta, Rear Admiral Stefano Barbieri, welcomed to ITS Carabiniere Captain Khyber Zaman, the Commanding Officer of PNS Saif. The Italian warship has been deployed with the European Union’s counter-piracy operation in the Indian Ocean since October 2015 and boasts 199 crew, as well as an […]

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Crew Change For Atalanta Warship FGS Erfurt

Crew Change For Atalanta Warship FGS Erfurt

February 12, 2016 - 09:16

German corvette, FGS Erfurt, part of EU Naval Force since August 2015, has changed her crew after six months of counter-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa. “Charlie” crew passed charge of the Atalanta corvette to “Delta” crew, which is led by Commander Thomas Klitzsch. Proud of their achievements but looking forward to seeing their […]

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Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Jonas Wikström welcomes Pakistan Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah

Operation Atalanta Welcomes Pakistan Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah to Headquarters in London

February 11, 2016 - 11:46

Earlier today the Deputy Commander, Rear Admiral Jonas Wikstrӧm, welcomed the Pakistan Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, to EU NAVFOR’s Operational Headquarters in London. During the visit both Admirals welcomed the good cooperation that exists at sea between Operation Atalanta and Pakistan warships in the mutual fight against Somali-based piracy.  There was also […]

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After a full day’s exercise, both ships departed the exercise area to continue their respective tasks

Atalanta Warship ITS Carabiniere and French Warship FS Floreal Conduct Joint Exercises

February 10, 2016 - 15:20

Beginning in the early hours of 5 February 2016, and in the waters beyond Seychelles’ main harbour, Operation Atalanta’s Italian flagship, ITS Carabiniere, conducted a joint exercise with French frigate FS Floreal. The exercise was coordinated by the ships’ commanding officers, Commander François Xavier Waroux and Commander Francesco Saladino.  The training really tested the ships’ […]

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