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News Archive - February 2017

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Spain Proud to Assume Force Command of the European Union’s Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta off the Coast of Somalia

February 24, 2017 - 10:19

On Friday 24 February 2017 Rear Admiral Rafael Fernández-Pintado Muñoz-Rojas assumed the role of Force Commander of the European Union’s counter-piracy Operation Atalanta on board his flagship, ESPS Galicia, during a ceremony held in Djibouti port. Djibouti is a key partner to the EU, with the busy port providing valuable logistical support to Operation Atalanta […]

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ESPS Relampago Hosts Minister of Defence, Military Officers and School Children During Visit to Madagascar

February 17, 2017 - 10:09

During a busy port visit to Antsiranana, Madagascar, the commanding officer of ESPS Relampago, Lieutenant Commander Francisco Garcia Flores, welcomed the Minister of Defence and senior military officers on board.  After a tour of the ship, the guests were invited to sign the ship’s visitors’ book. ESPS Relampago’s crew also took the opportunity to conduct […]

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The European Union Welcomes Contribution of Republic of Korea Warship Choi Young to EU Naval Force’s Counter-Piracy Operation in the Gulf of Aden

February 16, 2017 - 15:00

In March 2017 the Republic of Korea’s warship, Choi Young, will join the European Union’s counter-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia, EU NAVFOR Somalia – Operation Atalanta. The Choi Young will partner EU NAVFOR warships to prevent acts of piracy such as those that plagued the waters off the coast of Somalia just a […]

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ESPS Relampago host a training event with the Kenya Navy

Another Busy Day for ESPS Relampago – On Exercise with Kenyan Navy Sailors to Help Keeps Seafarers Safe

February 14, 2017 - 12:40

Whilst operating in the southern Indian Ocean, Spanish marines and sailors from Operation Atalanta’s warship, ESPS Relampago, took the opportunity to exercise with sailors from the Kenyan Navy boat squadrons off Manda Island. The training included briefings and exercises on search and rescue, helicopter operations and boarding a vessel that is suspected of being involved […]

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Operation Atalanta Warship ESPS Relampago Trains with AMISOM’s Marine Unit off Coast of Mogadishu

February 8, 2017 - 15:11

During their counter-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia, Spanish marines and sailors from Operation Atalanta’s warship, ESPS Relampago, took the opportunity to train with AMISOM’s marine unit close to the port of Mogadishu. The training included briefings and exercises on boat handling, search and rescue, first aid and boarding a vessel at sea that […]

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Welcome onboard Relampago to Seychells maritime forces

ESPS Relampago’s Crew Trains with Seychelles Maritime Forces and Welcomes Seychelles Minister of Home Affairs and EU Ambassador During Visit to The Seychelles

February 2, 2017 - 08:59

During her port visit to the Seychelles, ESPS Relampago’s crew took the opportunity to carry out a range of maritime training exercises with the Seychelles Maritime Police, Coastguard and Air force. The first day of training focused on briefings about search and rescue (SAR) procedures, sea survival and the Global Maritime Distress System and Safety […]

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