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News Archive - September 2015

ESPS Victoria Crew Members Waving Goodbye to Friends and Family

Spanish Warship ESPS Victoria Sets Sail to Join Operation Atalanta off the Coast of Somalia

September 14, 2015 - 10:24

ESPS Victoria has set sail from her home port of Rota in Spain to join Operation Atalanta off the coast of Somalia. Over the next three weeks, the Spanish warship will sail via Italy and Greece and is expected to reach Djibouti port at the start of October to start her five month counter-piracy deployment […]

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The Two Fast Interceptor Ships Leaving the HNLMS Groningen

Operation Atalanta Ship HNLMS Groningen Conducts Her First Friendly Approach

September 14, 2015 - 10:15

On Friday 11 September 2015, Dutch Navy warship, HNLMS Groningen, carried out her first friendly approach (FA) with local Somali fishermen since she joined Operation Atalanta at the end of August. The warship was conducting counter-piracy patrols along the Somali coast as part of the European Union’s efforts to help make the waters in the […]

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Signing the book of Honorary Guests

President of Republic of Madagascar Visits EU Flagship ESPS Galicia During Port Visit to Diego Suarez

September 13, 2015 - 15:47

In the afternoon of 12th September 2015, the President of the Republic of Madagascar, His Excellency Hery Martial Rakotoarimanana Rajaonarimampianina, visited the EU Naval Force flagship, ESPS Galicia, during her port visit to Diego Suarez. The President was accompanied by the Prime Minister, His Excellency Jean Ravelonarivo, and three Ministers of his Cabinet, as well […]

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ESPS “Galicia” entering on the Diego Suarez bay

Madagascar Welcomes Spanish Warship ESPS Galicia

September 12, 2015 - 17:06

On Wednesday 9 September the Republic of Madagascar welcomed the EU Naval Force Spanish flagship, ESPS Galicia and her crew in to the port of Diego Suarez. Since this is the first time that the Spanish warship has visited Madagascar, the Spanish Ambassador to Madagascar, His Excellency Juan Ignacio Sell Sanz, Force Commander, Rear Admiral […]

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Collective Effort by Maritime Industry and Naval Forces Keep Pirate Attacks Suppressed: EU Naval Force Operation Commander, Major General Martin Smith MBE

September 9, 2015 - 14:21

At a breakfast meeting earlier today with senior shipping industry representatives, the EU Naval Force Operation Commander, Major General Martin Smith MBE, stated that whilst Somali-based piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden is suppressed, there is no room for complacency regarding the on-going threat. Major General Smith welcomed the significant reduction in […]

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HNLMS Groningen During the Replenishment at Sea

Operation Atalanta Warship HNLMS Groningen Completes First Replenishment at Sea with USNS Joshua Humphreys

September 8, 2015 - 10:25

On Thursday 27 August 2015 Royal Netherlands Navy warship, HNLMS Groningen, which is currently deployed with Operation Atalanta, completed her first replenishment at sea (RAS) with USNS Joshua Humphreys in the Gulf of Aden. The RAS required close coordination between the two ships, with HNLMS Groningen sailing at a safe distance alongside USNS Joshua Humphreys […]

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HNLMS Groningen with RFA Fort Victoria During the RAS

Operation Atalanta Ships Maintain High State of Readiness with Support from International Replenishment Vessels

September 8, 2015 - 08:03

Warships deployed with Operation Atalanta are able to remain at sea to protect World Food Programme (WFP) vessels and conduct counter-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean due to the vital support that they receive from re-supply vessels, such as USNS Carl Brashear (US) and RFA Fort Victoria (UK). Over the past […]

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Arc 7 De Agosto Approaching the ESPS Meteoro

Operation Atalanta Ship ESPS Meteoro Meets Colombian Warship ARC 7 De Agosto at Sea

September 7, 2015 - 14:45

On Friday 4th September 2015 Spanish warship, ESPS Meteoro, rendezvoused with Colombian warship, ARC 7 de Agosto, off the coast of Somalia. As part of the Colombian warship’s close collaboration with Operation Atalanta, members of the crew were flown on board ESPS Meteoro for a tour of the ship and a briefing on its capabilities.

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During the Operation

Operation Atalanta Flagship ESPS Galicia Provides Urgent Medical Aid to Injured Seafarer

September 7, 2015 - 10:28

On Sunday 6 September, whilst conducting counter-piracy patrols north of the Seychelles, ESPS Galicia provided urgent medical assistance to an injured seafarer, who had suffered serious injuries to his hand. After receiving a distress call from the fishing vessel’s owners, ESPS Galicia sailed towards its location and as soon as it was in range, the […]

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ESPS Galicia Crew Training With the Seychelles Maritime Police

Operation Atalanta Flagship ESPS Galicia Trains with Seychelles Maritime Police

September 7, 2015 - 10:03

On Thursday 3 September ESPS Galicia conducted maritime training with the Seychelles Maritime Police. The training allowed the Spanish Crew and the Seychelles Maritime Police to practice man-over-board drills, navigation safety briefs and mooring practices using the Spanish warship’s rigid-hulled inflatable boat. The training was of value to both teams and is an important part […]

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