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News Archive - October 2014

Mr. Alessandro Mariani (in the center) with EU NAVFOR Force Commander Rear Admiral Rando (on the left) and the CO of ITS Andrea Doria Capt. Virdis and in the background the EH-101

EU Naval Force Flagship ITS Andrea Doria Visits Dubai in Support of UAE Counter-Piracy Week

October 29, 2014 - 11:00

The flagship of the EU Naval Force, ITS Andrea Doria, is visiting Dubai in support of the UAE Counter-Piracy Week. The UAE Counter-Piracy Week begins with the working groups and plenary session of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS), which is currently chaired by the European Union. Alessandro Mariani representing […]

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East African Standby Forces (EASF) students hosted on board EU NAVFOR HNLMS Van Speijk

EU Naval Force Warship HNLMS Van Speijk Hosts Students of the East African Standby Forces of the African Union

October 28, 2014 - 16:30

On Thursday 23 October HNLMS van Speijk hosted a group of sixteen students from the East African Standby Forces (EASF) of the African Union. HNLMS Van Speijk was berthed in front of the Seychelles Coast Guard Headquarters and the Dutch warship’s commanding officer welcomed the EASF students on board. The EASF officers, who hail from […]

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The Spanish Ambassador to Tanzania signing the book of honour of the EU Naval Force warship ESPS Navarra

EU Naval Force Warship ESPS Navarra Welcomes Spanish Ambassador to Tanzania On Board During Port Visit to Dar Es Salaam and Provides Training to Tanzanian Navy

October 28, 2014 - 15:10

After completing counter-piracy patrols in the Indian Ocean, EU Naval force frigate, ESPS Navarra, entered the port of Dar Es Salaam to re-supply the ship. During their visit, the Spanish frigate had the honour of welcoming the Spanish Ambassador to Tanzania on board. During his visit, the Ambassador was given a presentation on the role […]

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ESPS Navarra boarding members during a friendly approach

Counter-Piracy Warships from EU Naval Force and NATO Meet at Sea in the Gulf of Aden and ESPS Navarra Strengthens Relationships with Local Seafarers

October 23, 2014 - 16:00

On Saturday 18 October sailors from EU Naval Force Spanish frigate, ESPS Navarra, embarked in the Danish frigate HDMS Esbern Snare.  The Danish frigate is part of NATO’s counter-piracy operation, Ocean Shield. After closing each other’s sea position, the Commanding Officer of ESPS Navarra flew across to the Danish frigate in ESPS Navarra’s AB212 helicopter […]

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The Spanish Ambassador in the Seychelles Mr. Miguel Fernandez Palacios signing ESPS Navarra honour book

Spanish Ambassador to The Seychelles Visits EU Naval Force Warship ESPS Navarra in Port Victoria

October 20, 2014 - 15:21

After two and a half month since she joined the EU Naval Force, ESPS Navarra has paid a visit to Port Victoria in the Seychelles. As the port visit coincided with Spain’s National Day, the Spanish Ambassador to The Seychelles, Mr Miguel Fernandez Palacios, took the opportunity to visit the frigate and attend a reception […]

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EU Naval Force Flagship ITS Andrea Doria (Left) and JS Takanami (Right)

EU Naval Force Flagship ITS Andrea Doria Conducts Counter-Piracy Exercise with Japanese Warship JS Takanami in the Gulf of Aden

October 17, 2014 - 09:00

On Thursday 16th October 2014 the European Union Naval Force flagship, ITS Andrea Doria and Japanese Navy warship, JS Takanami, which is currently deployed with Combined Maritime Force CTF151, carried out a counter-piracy exercise at sea in the Gulf of Aden. Exercises such as this help to strengthen the cooperation between the different counter-piracy forces […]

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The trainees from Somalia were split into two groups and attended briefing sessions on both ships about their capabilities.

Ciidamada Badda ee EU Waxay Taageero siinayaan Koorsada Tababar ee ay Hogaaminayaan EUCAP Nestor ee loogu talogalay Ciidanka Ilaalada Xeebaga Soomaaliya Booliiska Dekeddaha ee ku sugan Djibouti gudaheeda.

October 15, 2014 - 15:33

Maalintii Arbacadii ee 8 Oktoobar xubno ka tirsan Ilaalada Xeebaha Soomaaliya iyo Ciidanka Booliiska Dekedaha ee ka qaybqaadanayey koorsadii tababar ee ay EUCAP Nestor ka bixinayeen Djibouti gudaheeda, ayaa waxay fursad u heleen inay booqdaan labo markab-dagaal oo ay leeyihiin Ciidamada Badda ee EU, FGS Lübeck iyo FGS Berlin. Tababar-qaatayaasha ka socday Soomaaliya waxaa loo […]

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Somali port control students with their EUCAP NESTOR teachers and commanding officer of HNLMS van Speijk

EU Naval Force Warship HNLMS Van Speijk Assists EUCAP Nestor with Training of Somali Students in Djibouti

October 15, 2014 - 14:27

During her recent port visit to Djibouti to replenish food and spare parts, Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Speijk, took the opportunity to assist EUCAP Nestor in delivering practical training for Somali students who are currently completing a port control course.  After the warship arrived in Djibouti, the students and EUCAP Nestor trainers were welcomed on […]

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On Tuesday 14 October a delegation of senior officers from the Indonesian Defence Forces visited the EU Naval Force Operational Headquarters (OHQ) in Northwood. The delegation led by Vice Admiral Ade Supandi, Chief of the General Staff of the Indonesian Defence Forces was welcomed by the Operation Commander of EU Naval Force, Major General Martin Smith MBE.

Indonesian Military Delegation visit EU Naval Force Operational Headquarters

October 14, 2014 - 17:07

On Tuesday 14 October a delegation of senior officers from the Indonesian Defence Forces visited the EU Naval Force Operational Headquarters (OHQ) in Northwood. The delegation led by Vice Admiral Ade Supandi, Chief of the General Staff of the Indonesian Defence Forces was welcomed by the Operation Commander of EU Naval Force, Major General Martin […]

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In the early hours of the morning on 6 October the German Bremen Class Frigate FGS Lübeck joined EU Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta.

German Frigate FGS Lübeck joins EU Naval Force

October 10, 2014 - 12:05

In the early hours of the morning on 6 October the German Bremen Class Frigate FGS Lübeck joined EU Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta. She relieved the German Joint Support Ship FGS Berlin following a few days of handover in the port of Djibouti. The Captain of FGS Lübeck, Commander Peter Christian Semrau and his […]

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