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News Archive - March 2017

SH-3D executes FAST-ROPE exercise at dask

EU Naval Force Sea King SH-3D Helicopters Keep Watch Over the Somali Coast

March 31, 2017 - 15:34

EU Naval Force’s flagship, ESPS Galicia, has two SH-3D Sea King helicopters on board. The helicopters have wide-ranging capabilities, including over the horizon surveillance, vertical replenishment (VERTREP), medical evacuations and crew transfers to other EU Naval Force warships. During VERTREPs, the helicopter can carry a load up to 1,800 kg (4,000 pounds).  The loads can […]

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Scan Eagle on board ESPS Galicia

Spanish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ‘Scan Eagle’ Contributes to Operation Atalanta’s Close Monitoring of Somali Coastline for Pirate Activity

March 29, 2017 - 17:49

A crew from Spain’s 11th Squadron, which is usually based in Cadiz, is currently deployed with Operation Atalanta, together with their Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Scan Eagle. During ESPS Galicia’s patrols off the Somali coast, the UAV crew have been busy conducting air surveillance and reconnaissance patrols using Scan Eagle from the deck of ESPS […]

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ESPS Galicia Medical Team Conduct Casualty Evacuation Training off Somali Coast

ESPS Galicia’s Medical Team Conduct Casualty Evacuation Training off Somali Coast

March 28, 2017 - 18:02

The medical team on board Operation Atalanta’s flagship, ESPS Galicia, regularly conduct medical exercises at sea to ensure that they remain fully prepared to deal with medical emergencies.  With state of the art facilities on board, the team can carry out a range of medical procedures, from basic first aid to life-saving surgery and stabilization […]

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FCdr visiting FS Courbet

Operation Atalanta Force Commander Rafael Fernández-Pintado Muñoz-Rojas Visits French Warship FS Courbet During EU Naval Force Patrols

March 28, 2017 - 08:15

The EU Naval Force has been operating off the coast of Somalia since 2008 to deter pirate attacks.  During one of their recent patrols, Force Commander, Rear Admiral Rafael Fernández-Pintado Muñoz-Rojas, took the opportunity to cross-deck from his flagship, ESPS Galicia, to French frigate, FS Courbet to meet the commanding officer and his crew and […]

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ITS Espero

Italian Navy Frigate ITS Espero Joins EU Naval Force off Coast of Somalia

March 25, 2017 - 18:46

On Saturday 25th March the Italian Navy Maestrale class frigate, ITS Espero, joined the EU Naval Force off the coast of Somalia. Commanded by Commander Luigi Pirozzi, prior to departing their base port in Taranto, Italy, ITS Espero’s sailors and marines carried out intensive operational sea and counter-piracy training. This is the second time that […]

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EUNAVFOR Somalia

EU Naval Force Calls for Vigilance Following Reports that a Dhow May Have Been Seized off the East Coast of Somalia

March 24, 2017 - 18:21

EU Naval Force staff are currently liaising with Somali and counter-piracy partners to verify reports that a dhow has been seized by a possible pirate action group off the north-eastern coast of Somalia. EU Naval Force will issue more details once more information is known. In light of the recent pirating of fuel tanker, MT […]

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Combined Counter-Piracy Patrols off Coast of Somalia

EU Naval Force Spanish and French Warships Conduct Combined Counter-Piracy Patrols off Coast of Somalia to Deter Pirate Attacks and Help Keep Seafarers Safe

March 24, 2017 - 10:02

During the past week the EU Naval Force Spanish flagship, ESPS Galicia, and French frigate, FS Courbet, have conducted combined counter-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia.  EU Naval Force warships, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft carry out coordinated patrols along the Somali coast and further out to sea on a regular basis. These patrols […]

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GLC´s BP offers water to a Somali fisherman in a FA, GLC on the background

EU Naval Force Spanish Flagship ESPS Galicia Greets Somali Fishermen During Sea Patrols to Deter Armed Pirate Attacks

March 20, 2017 - 16:11

Following the recent pirate attack on the Comoros-flagged fuel tanker, MT Aris 13, EU Naval Force warships and maritime patrol aircraft have been continuing their counter-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia. During the weekend Spanish marines from the EU Naval Force flagship, ESPS Galicia, took the opportunity to speak to local Somali fishermen in […]

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FS COUBERT sailing with MT ARIS-13

Crew from Freed Fuel Tanker Aris 13 Welcome Reassurance Visit by French Navy Sailors from EU Naval Force Operation Atalanta Frigate FS Courbet

March 18, 2017 - 08:51

Sailors from the EU Naval Force French Navy frigate, FS Courbet, have provided support and reassurance to the crew of the freed fuel tanker, Aris 13, as she sailed along the coast of Somalia. The tanker, which had been held at anchor for four days by armed pirates until its release on Thursday, was on […]

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EU Naval Force Reiterates Need for Vigilance at Sea Following Recent Pirate Attack on Fuel Tanker off the North Coast of Somalia

March 17, 2017 - 12:53

The Operation Commander of the EU Naval Force, Major General Rob Magowan CBE, today reiterated the need for vigilance in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean after the Comoros-flagged fuel tanker, Aris 13, was pirated and its crew held hostage for four days off the north coast of Somalia. Speaking about the incident, which […]

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