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News Archive - September 2015

ESPS Galicia Crew Training With the Galmadug Coast Guard

Operation Atalanta Flagship ESPS Galicia Trains with Galmudug Coast Guard

September 30, 2015 - 17:09

On Tuesday 29 September 2015, Spanish warship, ESPS Galicia, conducted maritime training with the Galmadug Coast Guard. The training, which included both theory and practical exercises, covered the maintenance of outboard motors (OBM) and boat embarkation procedures. ESPS Galicia’s medical team also gave demonstrations on how to treat burns, fractures and severe bleeding. Training exercises […]

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ESPS Meteoro During the Replenishment in Unfavourable Sea Conditions

Operation Atalanta Spanish Warships Replenish at Sea with US Navy Ship

September 29, 2015 - 15:32

On Friday 25 September 2015, Spanish warship, ESPS Meteoro, made a close approach to USNS John Ericsson off the coast of Somalia to refuel. The complex manoeuvre to carry out the replenishment at sea (RAS) was made even more difficult due to rough seas and high winds. Despite the weather the ships were able to […]

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German P-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft

German Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft Joins Operation Atalanta

September 29, 2015 - 09:16

On Tuesday 15 September 2015, the German P-3C Orion, Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) joined Operation Atalanta. Led by Commander Bodo Ahlers, the German contingent of P-3C Orion is currently based in Djibouti, and patrols the coast of Somalia, providing a detailed picture and up to date information of the coastal region. Commander Ahlers said: […]

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ESPS Meteoro Alongside The ESPS Galicia During Encounter At Sea

Operation Atalanta Force Commander Visits ESPS Meteoro at Sea

September 25, 2015 - 08:28

On Wednesday 23 September 2015 Operation Atalanta’s Force Commander, Rear Admiral Alfonso Gómez Fernández de Cordoba, paid a visit to ESPS Meteoro at sea off the coast of Somalia. The two Spanish warships had met at sea to carry out a replenishment of stores and the Force Commander took the opportunity to visit ESPS Meteoro.  […]

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Commander Martinuzzi and Captail Amil Exchanging Gifts

Operation Atalanta Italian Warship ITS Libeccio Hosts Pakistan Navy During Port Visit to Muscat

September 23, 2015 - 10:32

On Wednesday 16 September 2015, Italian warship, ITS Libeccio, hosted members of the Pakistan Navy during a port visit to Muscat. The commanding officer of ITS Libeccio, Commander Daniele P.M. Martinuzzi,  welcomed the commanding officer of PNS Alamgir, Captain Faisal Amil, and members of his crew on board. After being given a tour of the […]

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Commander Van Walsum's Birthday Cake On Board the HNLMS Groningen

Royal Netherlands Navy Doctor Deployed with Operation Atalanta Celebrates His 60th Birthday at Sea

September 22, 2015 - 10:25

On Wednesday 16 September 2015 HNLMS Groningen’s doctor, Commander Ariaan Van Walsum, celebrated his 60th birthday at sea off the coast of Somalia. HNLMS Groningen is currently deployed with the European Union’s counter-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia. As a naval reservist, Commander Van Walsum is part of the Advanced Resuscitation Team (ART) on […]

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ESPS Galicia Crew With the Chaplain and Local Helpers at the Cathedral After the Aid Had Been Delivered

Operation Atalanta Flag Ship ESPS Galicia Delivers Food, Clothes and Medicine to a Madagascan Cathedral

September 22, 2015 - 10:03

On Monday 14 September 2015 sailors from Spanish warship ESPS Galicia delivered food, clothes and medicine to the cathedral in Diego Suarez. The aid given will be sent to seminaries around the city to help those who are in need. Speaking about the aid provided, ESPS Galicia’s commanding officer, Captain Rafael Fernández-Pintado Muñoz-Rojas said “Being […]

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CO of ESPS Meteoro with the Tanzanian Naval Force Commander and Staff

Operation Atalanta Ship ESPS Meteoro’s Commanding Officer Visits the Tanzanian Naval Force Commander

September 18, 2015 - 12:15

On Wednesday 18 September 2015, the commanding Officer of ESPS Meteoro, Lieutenant Commander José Almira, visited the Naval Force Commander of the Tanzanian Navy, Major General Rogastian Laswai. The visit took place in the Tanzanian Naval Headquarters in Dar Es Salaam.  The commanders discussed the current maritime security situation in the Gulf of Aden and […]

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ESPS Meteoro Crew and Tanzanian Navy Officer Cadets on the Flight Deck After Training

Operation Atalanta Ship ESPS Meteoro Conducts Maritime Training with Tanzanian Navy

September 18, 2015 - 11:07

On Tuesday 15 September 2015, Spanish warship, ESPS Meteoro carried out training with the Tanzanian Navy during a port visit to Dar Es Salaam. Officer cadets from the Tanzanian Navy were hosted on board ESPS Meteoro, where they were trained on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), and the self protection measures implemented […]

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Exchange of Gifts On-Board the HNLMS Groningen

Operation Atalanta Warship HNLMS Groningen Hosts Commanding Officer of South Korean Warship ROKS Chungmugong

September 16, 2015 - 16:19

During a port visit to Salalah in Oman, Dutch Warship, HNLMS Groningen, hosted the commanding officer of the South Korean destroyer, ROKS Chungmugong. Commander Walter Hansen welcomed Captain Jae-Man Yoo and members of his crew on board on behalf of the EU Naval Force Commander. Following a tour around the warship, both officers discussed their […]

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