2011 February | Eunavfor

MV IZUMI Released from Pirate Control

February 28, 2011 - 14:27

The MV IZUMI, which was pirated on 10 October 2010, was released from pirate control on 25 February. The Panama-flagged vessel and her Filipino crew of 20 are believed to be making for a safe port. There is no information on the condition of the vessel or the crew. EUNAVFOR Somalia – Operation ATALANTA’s main […]

EU NAVFOR welcomes the Italian Frigate ESPERO

February 28, 2011 - 13:20

The sixth of the Maestrale Class Frigate “ESPERO” has joined the EUNAVFOR. Commanded by Commander Vito Lacerenza, the ship and its crew are fully prepared and trained to take an active part within TF 465 and in all anti piracy operations. It is the first time that ESPERO has taken part in EU NAVFOR. The […]

EU NAVFOR welcomes the Spanish Patrol Vessel INFANTA ELENA

February 28, 2011 - 12:58

EU NAVFOR welcomes the Spanish Patrol Vessel INFANTA ELENA On the 26 of February, Spanish Patrol Vessel P-76 INFANTA ELENA joined the EUNAVFOR Task Force 465. SPS INFANTA ELENA will now serve as an EU NAVFOR warship as part of the counter piracy operation ATALANTA until the 20 May.Commanded by Lieutenant Commander Tomás Dolarea Fernandez, […]

Italian frigate ZEFFIRO leaves EU NAVFOR after two months of valuable contribution.

February 28, 2011 - 12:15

Italian frigate ZEFFIRO leaves EU NAVFOR after two months of valuable contribution. On the 28 February, the Italian frigate ZEFFIRO finished as an EU NAVFOR warship after 70 days proudly flying the European Flag. She has conducted a variety of tasks in the force and has always been ready for any duties and demonstrated a […]

MV DOVER pirated in the North Arabian Sea

February 28, 2011 - 11:13

At approximately 0600Z on 28 February, the Bulk Cargo Carrier MV DOVER was pirated approximately 260 nautical miles North East of Salalah in the North Arabian Sea. The Panamanian flagged, Greek owned vessel was on its way to Saleef (Yemen) from Port Quasim (Pakistan) when it was attacked. Details of the attack are not known at […]

EUNAVFOR GERMAN WARSHIP FGS HAMBURG EVACUATES CASUALTY FROM MERCHANT VESSEL IN INDIAN OCEAN.

February 25, 2011 - 13:42

Late on the evening of 23 February, EUNAVFOR warships in the Arabian Sea were alerted that an incident had occurred on board a German owned container vessel, 155 Nautical miles South East of the island of Socotra, resulting in burns to one of the crew. A request for immediate assistance and possible medical evacuation was […]

Fishing Vessel ALFARDOUS believed pirated in the Gulf of Aden.

February 18, 2011 - 12:20

On the 13 February, the Yemeni Fishing Vessel ALFARDOUS was believed to have been pirated close to Socotra Island in the Gulf of Aden. The vessel has a reported crew of 8, nationalities presently not known. There is no further information on the condition of the crew. EUNAVFOR is monitoring the situation. There are now […]

Rear-Admiral Juan Rodriguez met Rear Admiral Zhang Huachen

Coordination between EU NAVFOR and the Chinese Navy

February 17, 2011 - 11:55

On Tuesday 15 February, EUNAVFOR Force Commander, Rear-Admiral Juan Rodriguez met Rear Admiral Zhang Huachen, Commander of Chinese Force deployed in Gulf of Aden (TF-529). The meeting took place on board the Spanish Flagship CANARIAS, sailing in the Gulf of Aden. Rear Admiral Zhang was accompanied by his Chief of Staff and six more officers. […]

MV SININ believed pirated in the Arabian Sea.

February 13, 2011 - 19:01

On the afternoon of 12 February, the MV SININ is believed to have been pirated approximately 350 nautical miles East of Masirah (Oman) in the North Arabian Sea. The vessel, which has a crew of 23 (13 Iranian and 10 Indian nationals), sent out a distress signal, saying she was under attack, late afternoon on […]

EUNAVFOR warship FNS POHJANMAA assists released fishing vessel

February 10, 2011 - 15:08

On 10 February, the EUNAVFOR warship FNS POHJANMAA secured and assisted the fishing vessel GOLDEN WAVE after a request to assist from the South Korean government. The vessel was attacked on 9 October 2010 and had been in the hands of pirates for 123 days. FNS POHJANMAA arrived on scene early on Thursday morning and […]

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News Archive - February 2011

MV IZUMI Released from Pirate Control

EU NAVFOR welcomes the Italian Frigate ESPERO

EU NAVFOR welcomes the Spanish Patrol Vessel INFANTA ELENA

Italian frigate ZEFFIRO leaves EU NAVFOR after two months of valuable contribution.

MV DOVER pirated in the North Arabian Sea

EUNAVFOR GERMAN WARSHIP FGS HAMBURG EVACUATES CASUALTY FROM MERCHANT VESSEL IN INDIAN OCEAN.

Fishing Vessel ALFARDOUS believed pirated in the Gulf of Aden.

Coordination between EU NAVFOR and the Chinese Navy

MV SININ believed pirated in the Arabian Sea.

EUNAVFOR warship FNS POHJANMAA assists released fishing vessel

News Archive - February 2011

MV IZUMI Released from Pirate Control

EU NAVFOR welcomes the Italian Frigate ESPERO

EU NAVFOR welcomes the Spanish Patrol Vessel INFANTA ELENA

Italian frigate ZEFFIRO leaves EU NAVFOR after two months of valuable contribution.

MV DOVER pirated in the North Arabian Sea

EUNAVFOR GERMAN WARSHIP FGS HAMBURG EVACUATES CASUALTY FROM MERCHANT VESSEL IN INDIAN OCEAN.

Fishing Vessel ALFARDOUS believed pirated in the Gulf of Aden.

Coordination between EU NAVFOR and the Chinese Navy

MV SININ believed pirated in the Arabian Sea.

EUNAVFOR warship FNS POHJANMAA assists released fishing vessel

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