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News Archive - November 2011

HNLMS ZUIDERKRUIS

HNLMS ZUIDERKRUIS, “vaarwel en veel dank voor uw uitstehende inzet”

November 29, 2011 - 09:55

On 28 November HNLMS ZUIDERKRUIS, the Dutch Fast Combat Support Ship, left EU NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA to return to her home port in Den Helder. After approximately three months under the Command of the EU NAVFOR and in total 36 years serving in the Royal Netherlands Navy the supply ship will be decommissioned after returning […]

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FGS KÖLN completes a very successful deployment to EU NAVFOR

November 25, 2011 - 15:43

FGS KÖLN completes a very successful deployment to EU NAVFOR On 24 November 2011, FGS KÖLN conducted her last day of operations as a part of EU NAVFOR, after 74 days in the Gulf of Aden and the Somali Basin. During this deployment, FGS KÖLN was tasked in all aspects of Operation ATALANTA, ranging from […]

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Winner of the Lloyds-List Award

Counter Piracy Forces receive Lloyd’s List “Newsmaker of the Year” Award

November 21, 2011 - 18:22

Last Wednesday, counter-piracy naval forces were presented the 2011 “Newsmaker of the Year Award” by Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region. The ceremony was organised by Lloyd’s List and took place in the Baniyas Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The European Union was represented by Commander Stephen […]

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ESPS INFANTA CRISTINA

EU NAVFOR says “Adios” to SPS INFANTA CRISTINA

November 21, 2011 - 14:22

20 November, the  Spanish warship ESPS INFANTA CRISTINA completed operating under EUNAVFOR, after 81 days working  for Operation ATALANTA. During her time in the Operation, ESPS INFANTA CRISTINA escorted one vessel chartered by the World Food Program (WFP), assisting the delivery of 15,789 metric tons of food aid to Somalia. She also spent 18 days […]

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MV LIQUID VELVET

Pirating of M/V LIQUID VELVET on 31 October in the Gulf of Aden.

November 18, 2011 - 09:52

Pirating of M/V LIQUID VELVETOn 31 Oktober the M/V LIQUID VELVET was pirated in the Gulf of Aden and has been taken towards the Somali coast. The M/V LIQUID VELVET is a Marshall Island flagged and Greek owned chemical tanker with deadweight of 11,559 tonnes and with a crew of 22 onboard. EU NAVFOR conducts counter-piracy […]

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FGS KOELN escorts the dhow towards Yemen

EU NAVFOR warship FGS KOELN escorts released Yemeni dhow

November 14, 2011 - 20:01

On 11 November, the Yemeni dhow AL JABAL was handed-over by the Commanding Officer of the FGS KOELN to the Yemen Coast Guard for return to its owner after it had been stolen to be used as a pirate mother-ship. The dhow had been taken by a group of Somali pirates and was detected in […]

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Unopposed boarding of AL JABAL

Failed pirates returned to Somalia

November 11, 2011 - 16:51

On 8 November, following detection by EU NAVFOR warships and aircraft working in close cooperation in the Somali Basin, the Yemen registered dhow, AL JABAL, which had been stolen for use as a pirate mother-ship, was stopped by the FGS KOELN. A group of 19 Somali men were onboard and surrendered to the boarding team; […]

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FS SURCOURF

After three month mission accomplished for French Frigate SURCOUF

November 11, 2011 - 12:57

On 10 November FS SURCOUF finished her deployment as an EU NAVFOR warship after 94 days of valuable contribution under the stars of European Flag. During this period the French frigate guarded three ships of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on passage between Mombasa and Mogadishu and two vessels of the  World Food […]

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Rear Admiral Kaleem came by helicopter

Task Force Commanders meet onboard EU NAVFOR flagship FGS BAYERN

November 9, 2011 - 11:29

Rear Admiral Thomas E.P. Jugel, the EU NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA Task Force Commander (CTF 465) hosted a visit by Rear Admiral Kaleem Shaukat, Pakistan Navy, Commander Task Force 151, onboard FGS BAYERN. The working meeting was an opportunity to discuss common objectives to counter-piracy and to protect the sea lanes in the operating area of […]

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French FS FLOREAL

EU NAVFOR welcomes French frigate FS FLOREAL

November 9, 2011 - 10:57

Wednesday 9 November, the French frigate FS FLOREAL has integrated the EU NAVFOR Task Force 465. FS FLOREAL is a 93.5 meter long frigate based on the French island “La Réunion” and has a displacement of 2950 t when fully loaded. She has a crew of just under 100 and is equipped with a Panther […]

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