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News Archive - February 2014

The exercises ended in the late afternoon with an exchange of operational experiences between both commanding officers.

German Navy Frigate Hessen And South Korean Warship Kang Gam Chan Meet at Sea to Conduct Counter-Piracy Exercise in the Gulf of Aden

February 27, 2014 - 17:00

On Wednesday 26 February 2014, German Navy frigate, FGS Hessen which is operating as part of the EU Naval Force, and South Korean destroyer, Kang Gam Chan, met up in the Gulf of Aden to carry out a joint exercise. Both warships are currently conducting counter-piracy operations.  The counter-piracy exercise was arranged after FGS Hessen’s […]

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Ukrainian Frigate Hetman Sagaidachniy Heads For Home After Completing EU Counter Piracy Operation

February 26, 2014 - 15:39

Ukrainian frigate Hetman Sagaidachniy has successfully completed an operational tour with the EU Naval Force and is now sailing towards her home port of Sevastopol in the Ukraine. The Ukrainian frigate joined the EU Naval Force on Friday 3 January 2014, after first deploying with   NATO’s counter- piracy Operation Ocean Shield in the same region. […]

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He also met jointly with the EU representative in Tanzania, HE Lodewijk Briet, the French Ambassador, Rémi Maréchaux, the Mombasa County Governor, Hassan Joho and members of his government.

EU Naval Force Commander Visits Kenyan Military And Civilian Authorities During Port Visit To Mombasa

February 25, 2014 - 13:47

During their recent 3-day port visit to Mombasa, the Force Commander of the EU Naval Force, Rear Admiral Hervé Bléjean, paid a visit to Kenyan military and civilian authorities. The following day he visited the Mombasa Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) and Information Sharing Centre .  Rear Admiral Bléjean, who is embarked in the […]

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On Monday 24th February, European Union counter-piracy operation Atalanta and EUCAP Nestor, the civilian-led Maritime Security Capacity building EU Mission, hosted two training sessions for Tanzanian Maritime Police and Navy in Dar es Salaam to share knowledge and experiences in fight against piracy in the Horn of Africa and Western Indian Ocean region.

European Union shares counter-piracy knowledge with Tanzanian maritime authorities

February 24, 2014 - 17:04

On Monday 24th February, European Union counter-piracy operation Atalanta and EUCAP Nestor, the civilian-led Maritime Security Capacity building EU Mission, hosted two training sessions for Tanzanian Maritime Police and Navy in Dar es Salaam to share knowledge and experiences in fight against piracy in the Horn of Africa and Western Indian Ocean region. The practical […]

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Speaking about the protection given, the Ukrainian warship's commanding officer, Commander Roman Piatnitskiy, stated "For two days we remained close to the vulnerable vessel to protect it from any potential pirate attack. The EU Naval Force is determined to stop pirates from attacking merchant ships and their crews for ransom."

EU Naval Force Ukrainian Frigate Hetman Sagaidachniy Provides Security for Lebanese Flagged Vessel in Piracy High Risk Area

February 24, 2014 - 17:01

During one of their counter-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, the EU Naval Force Ukrainian frigate, Hetman Sagaidachniy was tasked by the EU Force Headquarters to provide close protection at sea for a Lebanese-flagged merchant vessel, which had suffered engine failure and was drifting in the piracy high risk area in the Gulf of […]

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On Monday 17 February, during a ‘friendly approach’ with local seafarers, the medical team from German Navy frigate FGS Hessen, was able to provide eight local Somalia fishermen with medical examinations and some dental treatment.

Medical Treatment Given to Somali Fishermen On Board FGS Hessen

February 21, 2014 - 13:05

On Monday 17 February, during a ‘friendly approach’ with local seafarers, the medical team from German Navy frigate FGS Hessen, was able to provide eight local Somalia fishermen with medical examinations and some dental treatment. The offer of medical help to the local fishing community was initiated a day earlier, after FGS Hessen’s Boarding Team […]

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On Tuesday 18 February, after the EU Naval Force flagship, FS Siroco, arrived in Mombasa for a port visit, the French warship’s commanding officer, Captain Jean-Marc Le Quilliec officially delivered diplomas to members of the Mauritians Coast Guard who had completed their training course at sea.

EU Naval Force Flagship FS Siroco Completes Two Weeks Training at Sea with Mauritian Coast Guard

February 21, 2014 - 12:12

On Tuesday 18 February, after the EU Naval Force flagship, FS Siroco, arrived in Mombasa for a port visit, the French warship’s commanding officer, Captain Jean-Marc Le Quilliec officially delivered diplomas to members of the Mauritians Coast Guard who had completed their training course at sea. The 16 members of the Mauritian Coast Guard team […]

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There are currently five warships participating in the EU’s counter piracy operation off the coast of Somalia.

Rear Admiral Blejean Thanks EU Naval Force Counter Piracy Commanders For Their Efforts At Sea

February 19, 2014 - 17:18

During their recent port visit to Salalah, Oman, a delegation from the Ukrainian frigate, Hetman Sagaidachniy, led by Rear Admiral Tarasov, paid a visit to the EU Naval Force flagship, FS Siroco. The visit was an opportunity for the naval commanders to exchange operational experiences after their ships commenced counter-piracy patrols off the coast of […]

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Hellenic Navy warship, HS Psara joined EU Naval Force Somalia, Operation Atalanta today, Wednesday 20 February. The Greek Navy frigate left the Salamina Naval Base on Thursday 13 February.

Greek Frigate HS Psara Joins EU Counter Piracy Operation off Somalia

February 19, 2014 - 11:45

Hellenic Navy warship, HS Psara joined EU Naval Force Somalia, Operation Atalanta today, Wednesday 20 February. The Greek Navy frigate left the Salamina Naval Base on Thursday 13 February. HS Psara will be part of the EU’s counter-piracy operation in the Horn of Africa and Western Indian Ocean for a period of three months. The […]

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On Sunday 16 February, the Luxembourg Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) detachment flew its 1,000th operational sortie as part of the EU Naval Force. As the Swearingen SW3C Merlin aircraft landed back in the Seychelles, it was given an impressive ‘water-spray’ welcome by the Seychelles International Airport Fire Department.

Luxembourg Aircraft Detachment Achieves 1,000 Sorties with EU Naval Force

February 17, 2014 - 16:48

On Sunday 16 February, the Luxembourg Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) detachment flew its 1,000th operational sortie as part of the EU Naval Force. As the Swearingen SW3C Merlin aircraft landed back in the Seychelles, it was given an impressive ‘water-spray’ welcome by the Seychelles International Airport Fire Department.  The EU Naval Force liaison officer […]

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