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News Archive - May 2014

Friendly approach on Yemeni dhow.

EU Naval Force Ship FS Floréal Conducts Friendly Approaches With Local Seafarers And Offers Medical Assistance

May 29, 2014 - 10:53

French frigate FS Floréal, which is currently deployed with the EU Naval Force, recently carried out several friendly approaches on dhows and skiffs. With the consent of the ships’ masters, direct talks were conducted in order to strengthen mutual understanding and trust between the EU Naval Force and local seafarers. The aim is to gain […]

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The Spanish Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Mr Federico Trillo-Figueroa Martínez Conde with the Deputy Operational Commander of Operation Atalanta, Rear Admiral Bartolomé Bauzá.

The Spanish Ambassador to United Kingdom visits EU Naval Force Operational Headquarters

May 28, 2014 - 13:59

The Spanish Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Mr Federico Trillo-Figueroa Martínez Conde, today visited the Operational Headquarters of EU Naval Force at Northwood Base, North London. He was met by the Deputy Operational Commander of Operation Atalanta, Rear Admiral Bartolomé Bauzá. During his visit, the Ambassador was given a brief on EU Naval […]

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European External Action Service

Statement by the EU High Representative on the terrorist attack in Djibouti

May 25, 2014 - 09:19

“We strongly condemn the terrorist attack that targeted a restaurant in Djibouti Saturday evening. Our thoughts are with all the victims and their families, and we wish a full and speedy recovery to those injured, including several members of the EU missions EUCAP Nestor and EU NAVFOR Atalanta. Such attacks against innocent people can never […]

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HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën.

Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën joins EU Naval Force

May 19, 2014 - 16:47

On Monday 19 May 2014, Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën joined EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta. As the ship sailed towards the Gulf of Aden the crew maintained a high level of operational readiness. They conducted a hostage release exercise with a Dutch merchant vessel and had to coordinate a search […]

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After three months of contributing in the fight against piracy with the EU Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta, the Hellenic warship HS Psara heads home to Greece. “We are happy to set sail back to our homeport having contributed a small part in a noble goal."

EU Naval Force Bids Farewell To Hellenic Frigate HS Psara

May 13, 2014 - 14:39

After three months of contributing in the fight against piracy with the EU Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta, the Hellenic warship HS Psara heads home to Greece. It was the second time HS Psara has participated in the Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta as she previously joined the EU Naval Forces in December 2008. During this deployment […]

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Personnel from the Tanzanian Police and Navy were trained in two subjects as part of a Local Maritime Capacity Building (LMCB) programme coordinated by EUCAP Nestor.

EU Delivers Training To Tanzanian Professionals Dealing With Maritime Safety And Security

May 12, 2014 - 10:06

During the recent port visit of the EU Naval Force Flagship FGS Brandenburg to Dar Es Salaam joint training was delivered by EUCAP Nestor and EU Naval Force to 31 Tanzanian professionals dealing with maritime safety and security. Personnel from the Tanzanian Police and Navy were trained in two subjects as part of a Local […]

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EU Naval Force Stand at Europe Day Reception

EU Naval Force Flagship visits Dar Es Salaam during Europe Day Celebrations

May 10, 2014 - 14:46

FGS Brandenburg, the Flagship of EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta has conducted a port visit to the port of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania. The visit coincided with the worldwide Europe Day Celebrations celebrated on the anniversary of the Schuman declaration in 1950. Several events took place during the visit. On 6 May […]

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Commodore Jeremy Blunden is given a briefing aboard the German P-3C MPRA

Commander Maritime Forces Visits EU Naval Force German and Spanish Maritime Air Detachments in Djibouti

May 9, 2014 - 12:36

The Commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Commodore Jeremy Blunden Royal Navy, visited the EU Naval Force Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) detachments from both Germany and Spain in Djibouti. Commander Stefan Becker, the Commanding Officer of the German MPRA Detachment, and Lieutenant Colonel Jacobo Lecube Porrúa, the Commanding Officer of the Spanish MPRA […]

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The training was focused on medical procedures, included briefing and practical demonstrations on how to treat burns, fractures and severe bleeding.

EU Naval Force Ocean Patrol Vessel ESPS Relampago Trains Seychelles Coast Guard During Port Visit

May 6, 2014 - 11:24

During a recent port visit to the Seychelles, the EU Naval Force warship, ESPS Relampago conducted local maritime capacity building (LMCB) training with the Seychelles Coast Guard. Hosted at the Port Victoria Naval Base, the training, which focused on medical procedures, included briefing and practical demonstrations on how to treat burns, fractures and severe bleeding. […]

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The FS Floreal's Panther helicopter was launched and on arrival on scene, the doctor was winched on to the merchant vessel MV Jumme Trader.

EU Naval Force Warship FS Floreal Provides Medical Assistance To A Mariner Off The Somali Coast

May 3, 2014 - 13:41

On 30 April, container ship MV Jumme Trader launched a SOS message after a crew member became very ill. The SOS was picked up by the EU Naval Force flagship, FGS Brandenburg and the Force Commander on board immediately directed EU Naval Force French warship, FS Floréal, to provide medical assistance. As FS Floréal proceeded […]

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