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News Archive - October 2016

Operation Atalanta Force Commander pleased to meet crew of Danish MPRA in the Seychelles

Operation Atalanta’s Force Commander Visits Danish Maritime Patrol Detachment in the Seychelles

October 31, 2016 - 11:59

During HNLMS Tromp’s visit to the Seychelles, Operation Atalanta’s Force Commander, Dutch Commodore Luyckx, took the opportunity to visit the Danish Air Force Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) detachment that is currently based there. Detachment Commander, Major Anders Kyed, welcomed the EU’s counter-piracy Force Commander. The Detachment’s aircrew and specialist operators provided Commodore Luyckx […]

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Atalanta's Op Cdr visits Djibouti and addresses all deployed staff

EU Naval Force Operation Commander Thanks Teams Deployed to Djibouti for Counter-Piracy Contribution to Op Atalanta

October 28, 2016 - 17:02

Operation Commander, Major General Magowan CBE, recently paid a visit to Operation Atalanta’s forces and staff that are deployed in Djibouti. During his visit to Djibouti he was hosted by the German and Spanish Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) detachments which fly regular aerial missions over the sea to help deter any potential pirate […]

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Relampago`s crew with Convent Sisters during a visit to a school in Djibouti

Operation Atalanta Spanish Warship Relampago Donates Equipment to a School In Djibouti

October 26, 2016 - 10:37

During her port visit to Djibouti earlier this week, sailors from Spanish warship, ESPS Relampago, visited a school Couvent de la Nativité, directed by Franciscan Missionaries of Notre Dame. The Spanish sailors were shown around the school and introduced to the children. The school is funded by the Catholic Church of Djibouti and individual donations. […]

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ESPS Relámpago and ESPS Santa Maria alongside in Djibouti

Operation Atalanta Bids Farewell to Spanish Warship ESPS Santa Maria and Welcomes ESPS Relampago

October 25, 2016 - 10:34

On Monday 24 October Spanish warship, ESPS Santa Maria, completed her six month deployment with Operation Atalanta off the coast of Somalia and handed over this important role to Spanish warship, ESPS Relampago. During her deployment, ESPS Santa Maria conducted patrols at sea in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean to deter any potential […]

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Friendly approaches like this provide usefull information, needed for the success of Operation Atalanta

Dutch EU NAVFOR Flagship HNLMS Tromp Greets Somali Fishermen During Counter-Piracy Patrols Close to the Somali Coast

October 20, 2016 - 15:03

Whilst conducting EU NAVFOR counter-piracy patrols near to the Somali coastline, Dutch frigate and Operation Atalanta flagship, HNLMS Tromp, met a number of Somali fishermen and took the opportunity to explain how EU Naval Force warships are helping to keep the seas safer for all seafarers by deterring any potential armed pirate attacks. Meetings such […]

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ESPS Santa Maria seen from Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aicraft's flyby

ESPS Santa Maria Sailors Celebrate Spanish National Day and Ship’s Birthday

October 18, 2016 - 09:43

Wednesday 12th October was a memorable day for the sailors of Spanish warship, ESPS Santa Maria.  Not only was it the Kingdom of Spain’s national day, it was also the thirtieth anniversary since the warship was commissioned into the Spanish Navy. During the last thirty years, ESPS Santa Maria has deployed away from her home port […]

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Serbian Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment together with Ms Irina Zarin aboard MV Duoro

Operation Atalanta’s Serbian WFP Vessel Protection Team Welcomes Visit by Republic of Serbia First Secretary to Kenya

October 17, 2016 - 16:15

During MSM Douro’s recent port visit to Mombasa, the Serbian maritime protection team that is currently embarked as part of Operation Atalanta’s protection of World Food Programme vessels carrying humanitarian aid for displaced people in Somalia, welcomed the First Secretary from the Serbian Embassy, Ms Irina Žarin, on board. During her visit, the First Secretary […]

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Operation Atalanta's La Fayette assisted by tugs in the port of Mombasa whilst on counter-piracy operation

Operation Atalanta Warship La Fayette and Kenyan Navy Strengthen Ties During Port Visit to Mombasa

October 13, 2016 - 08:58

Operation Atalanta’s French warship, La Fayette, was recently welcomed into the port of Mombasa. This was the first time an EU Naval Force ship has had the opportunity to visit the Kenyan port in over a year. During the visit, La Fayette’s Commanding Officer, Commander Stanislas Delatte, took the opportunity to meet with staff from […]

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HNLMS Tromp conducted Maritime Capacity Building with Tanzanian Navy and Coastguard

Atalanta Flagship HNLMS Tromp Conducts Local Maritime Capacity Building During Visit to Dar es Salaam

October 12, 2016 - 13:49

During their recent port visit to Dar es Salaam, sailors from the Operation Atalanta flagship,   HNLMS Tromp, conducted two days of Local Maritime Capacity Building (LMCB) training with personnel from the Tanzanian Navy and Coastguard. The training included ‘scene of crime’ evidence collection, ship search procedures to locate a suspect person on board, first aid […]

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The Dutch lieutenant reports his division is mustered and ready for the medal ceremony

Medal Parade Held on board HNLMS Tromp for Operation Atalanta Sailors

October 11, 2016 - 11:23

On Sunday 2 October the Operation Atalanta Force Commander, Commodore Luyckx, awarded the Operation Atalanta Medal to the multinational staff members embarked onboard the flagship, HNLMS Tromp. Officers and Petty Officers from different EU Member States received the medal during a ceremony held on the Dutch warship’s bridge wing deck. They have spent 10 weeks […]

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