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News Archive - February 2015

EU Naval Force warship ESPS Rayo conducts Maritime Capacity Building training with Djiboutian Navy

EU Naval Force Warship ESPS Rayo Conducts Maritime Training with Djiboutian Navy Sailors

February 26, 2015 - 16:08

During her port visit to Djibouti, EU Naval Force warship, ESPS Rayo, conducted maritime training in support of the EU’s maritime capacity building mission, EUCAP Nestor. On Tuesday 24 February, sailors from the Djiboutian Navy were briefed on the range of equipment on board the Spanish warship that is used in damage control situations. After […]

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During their port visit to Djibouti on Monday 23 February 2015, EU Naval Force warship, ESPS Rayo, hosted 35 Somali Coast Guard (SCG) cadets

ESPS Rayo Hosts Somali Coast Guard Cadets

February 25, 2015 - 14:51

During their port visit to Djibouti on Monday 23 February 2015, EU Naval Force warship, ESPS Rayo, hosted 35 Somali Coast Guard (SCG) cadets.  The visit was organized in support of the European Union’s maritime capacity building mission, EUCAP Nestor, which is helping to strengthen maritime capabilities of regional states in the Horn of Africa. […]

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One of their key roles is to conduct surveillance operations along the Somali coastline where pirates have previously been known to operate

Swedish Fast Assault Craft Conduct First Mission with EU Naval Force

February 25, 2015 - 12:56

Two Royal Swedish Navy CB90 Fast Assault craft that are currently embarked in the EU Naval Force flagship, HNLMS Johan de Witt, have carried out their first tasking since joining the EU Naval Force Operation Atalanta in February. One of their key roles is to conduct surveillance operations along the Somali coastline where pirates have […]

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EU Task Force Commander, Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren, visited German Navy frigate, FGS Bayern

Task Force Commander Visits EU Naval Force Frigate FGS Bayern

February 24, 2015 - 12:42

EU Task Force Commander, Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren, visited German Navy frigate, FGS Bayern, during one of her patrols in the Gulf of Aden. Rear Admiral Haggren is currently based on board EU Naval Force flagship, HNLMS Johan de Witt. FGS Bayern joined the EU Naval Force Operation Atalanta on 10 February 2015. Rear Admiral […]

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The handover ceremony between the two warships was attended by senior military officers from the German Armed Forces

EU Naval Force Warship FGS Lübeck Completes Counter-Piracy Patrol off Coast of Somalia

February 24, 2015 - 08:31

EU Naval Force warship, FGS Lubeck, recently completed a four month counter-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden after handing over her tasking to German Navy frigate, FGS Bayern, on 10 February 2015.  The handover ceremony between the two warships was attended by senior military officers from the German Armed Forces. As part of the […]

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ESPS Rayo honoured Rear Admiral Haggren by conducting a “sail pass” manoeuvere with HNLMS Johan de Witt

EU Naval Force Commander Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren Visits Spanish Warship ESPS Rayo

February 20, 2015 - 10:44

On 18th February, EU Naval Force warship ESPS Rayo hosted the Force Commander, Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren.  The Admiral was accompanied by a delegation of four officers from his multi-national Force Headquarters on board HNLMS Johan de Witt. During his visit, Rear Admiral Haggren was briefed on the capabilities of ESPS Rayo and her contribution […]

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EU Naval Force Warship, ESPS Rayo, met local fishermen at sea

EU Naval Force Warship ESPS Rayo Provides Medical Assistance to Fishermen in the Somali Basin

February 18, 2015 - 15:11

On Monday 16th February, during one of her counter-piracy patrols in the Somali Basin, EU Naval Force Warship, ESPS Rayo, met local fishermen at sea. Meetings such as this help to develop a greater understanding of the pattern of life of local seafarers and strengthen mutual trust and cooperation. After ESPS Rayo’s Boarding Team approached […]

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Naval Force Commander Welcomes Chinese Rear Admiral Jiang Gouping

EU Naval Force Commander Welcomes Chinese Rear Admiral, Jiang Gouping On Board EU Naval Force Flagship HNLMS Johan De Witt

February 18, 2015 - 11:15

On Tuesday 16 February, EU Naval Force Commander, Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren, hosted the Commander of the Chinese Escort Task Group 547, Rear Admiral Jiang Gouping, on board EU Naval Force Flagship, HNLMS Johan de Witt. EU Naval Force and Chinese naval commanders have met several times previously and conducted joint exercises. Speaking just before […]

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Spanish Air Force Maritime Patrol Aircraft Crew Welcome Rear Admiral Haggren

EU Naval Force Commander Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren Visits Spanish Air Force Maritime Patrol Aircraft Orion Detachment in Djibouti

February 18, 2015 - 08:08

On Monday 16 February the Force Commander of the EU Naval Force, Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren (Swedish Navy), paid a visit to the Spanish Air Force Maritime Patrol Aircraft Orion Detachment based in Djibouti.  Rear Admiral Haggren was accompanied by a delegation from his multi-national Force Headquarters staff. During his visit, Rear Admiral Haggren was […]

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Johan de Witt

EU Naval Force’s New Force Headquarters: A Profile

February 17, 2015 - 11:35

On Tuesday 10 February, Royal Netherlands Navy warship, HNLMS Johan de Witt, joined the EU Naval Force.  The warship, which is a Landing Platform Dock, will be deployed in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden for three months as the EU Naval Force flagship.  It will accommodate the Force Headquarters staff, led by Swedish […]

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