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News Archive - November 2015

French MPRA Falcon 50 Flying Over ITS Carabiniere During Joint Counter-piracy Patrol

Operation Atalanta’s Flagship Carries Out Joint Counter-Piracy Patrol With French Maritime Patrol

November 30, 2015 - 12:47

On Friday 27 November 2015, Italian flagship, ITS Carabiniere conducted a joint counter-piracy patrol with the French Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) off the Somali Coast. The French MPRA based in Djibouti met at sea with ITS Carabiniere, which is currently escorting the UN FAO vessel MV Kestrel as it deploys Fish Aggregating Devices […]

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RHIBs Returning to ESPS Victoria After Taking Local Somali Leaders Home

Operation Atalanta Spanish Warship Welcomes Local Somali Leaders On Board

November 30, 2015 - 11:25

On Saturday 28 November 2015, Operation Atalanta warship, ESPS Victoria, welcomed local Somali Leaders on board. The Somali coastal village leaders were able to discuss with the Commander, the current situation in their region, and the concerns that they had. Keen to develop their understanding of the effort by EU Naval Force to help develop […]

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AVPD On Board MSM Douro

EU Naval Force Has Successfully Protected One Million Tonnes of Food Aid for the Somali People

November 27, 2015 - 13:33

This week, the European Union’s counter-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia reached a very impressive milestone.  Codenamed ‘Operation Atalanta’, since it was launched by the EU in December 2008, EU Naval Force warships and maritime protection teams embarked in WFP ships, have successfully protected one million tonnes of World Food Programme (WFP) aid from […]

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Medal parade on the flight deck

Operation Atalanta Bids Farewell to Dutch Warship HNLMS Groningen off Coast of Somalia

November 27, 2015 - 13:28

On Friday 27 November Dutch warship, HNLMS Groningen, completed her three month deployment with Operation Atalanta off the coast of Somalia. During her deployment, HNLMS Groningen conducted counter-piracy patrols as well as joint training with Seychelles maritime forces.  She also provided protection to UN FAO vessel, MV kestrel, during the deployment of Fishing Aggregating Devices […]

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German MPRA Preparing to Air-Drop Equipment to ITS Carabiniere

Operation Atalanta German Maritime Patrol Aircraft Supports Flagship With Air-drop at Sea

November 26, 2015 - 11:22

On Monday 23 November 2015, Operation Atalanta’s German Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPRA) provided vital support at sea to the flagship, ITS Carabiniere. The German MPRA, a Lockheed P-3C Orion based in Djibouti, flew to ITS Carabiniere’s position to deliver much-needed equipment. Flying down to 100ft, they were able to release the equipment safely in to […]

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Dassault Falcon 50

French Maritime Patrol Aircraft Joins Operation Atalanta

November 23, 2015 - 15:22

On Wednesday 18 November 2015, a French Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance (MPRA) aircraft, the Falcon 50, joined Operation Atalanta off the coast of Somalia. The French Air Detachment is based in Djibouti and is tasked with patrolling the coast of Somalia to provide an accurate, up to date picture of the region and assist with […]

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On the Flight Deck of the FGS Erfurt with the Somaliland Coast Guard

Operation Atalanta German Warship FGS Erfurt Trains with Somaliland Coast Guard

November 23, 2015 - 15:06

In partnership with EU CAP Nestor, Operation Atalanta warship, FGS Erfurt, carried out maritime training with the Somaliland Coast Guard in the Gulf of Aden. During the two days of training, representatives from the Somaliland Coast Guard were hosted on board FGS Erfurt and provided with maritime and first aid training by the German sailors. […]

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UN FAO Ship MV Kestrel on FAD Deployment off the Somali Coast

UN FAO Ship MV Kestrel Hosts Somali Fishermen as Operation Atalanta Flagship Provides Close Protection from Potential Pirate Attack

November 23, 2015 - 14:45

On Friday 20 November 2015, MV Kestrel, hosted seven Somali fishermen. The fishermen, who were accompanied by a Somali official, had been invited on board to witness the deployment of fish aggregating devices (FADs), which are currently being placed along the Somali coastline by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (UN FAO) to help […]

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German Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft fly by

Operation Atalanta Flagship ITS Carabiniere and German Maritime Patrol Aircraft Meet at Sea off the Somali Coast

November 19, 2015 - 08:42

On Wednesday 18 November the Operation Atalanta flagship, ITS Carabiniere, and German Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) met at sea as they conducted counter-piracy patrols off the Somali coast. Led by Commander Bodo Ahlers, the German P-3C Orion Maritime Air Contingent is based in Djibouti.  It conducts daily patrols along the Somali coast to […]

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HNLMS Groningen Hands Over EU Naval Force Protection of UN Vessel to ITS Carabiniere

November 18, 2015 - 14:19

On Monday 16 November, EU Naval Force warship, HNLMS Groningen, handed over the protection of UN FAO vessel, MV Comarco Kestrel, to ITS Carabiniere. MV Comarco Kestrel is currently sailing north along the Somali coast deploying fishing aggregating devices (FADs). The FADs will help to improve the livelihoods of Somali fishermen by creating artificial reefs […]

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