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News Archive - May 2018

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Counter-piracy force cooperation and coordination in Tanzania

May 31, 2018 - 15:26

Cooperation and coordination is a fundamental approach in the Western Indian Ocean as we work towards maritime security. The Force Commander of EU NAVFOR’s Operation Atalanta recently highlighted the EU’s support to the coordination of counter-piracy effort in the Western Indian Ocean region in a meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Tanzania People’s […]

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ESPS Meteoro Madagascar Partnerships

May 30, 2018 - 16:05

EU NAVFOR is encouraging key partners in the region to coordinate counter-piracy activities and to share information about regional maritime security. The Commanding Officer of EU NAVFOR’s Spanish warship ESPS Meteoro invited civil and military Malagasy authorities on board during a port visit to Antisiranana, Madagascar to develop the partnership and cooperation between the two […]

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ESPS Meteoro supporting the development of regional maritime capabilities

May 29, 2018 - 17:09

An important part of EU NAVFOR’s counter-piracy mission around the Horn of Africa and the Western Indian Ocean is to support the development of maritime capabilities of the Somali and regional states. On the morning of 26th May 2018 in the port of Antisiranana, Madagascar, eight Malagasy Navy sailors and their Lieutenant took part a […]

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EU NAVFOR delivers piracy threat assessment at launch of the 2017 OBP report

May 25, 2018 - 08:55

Understanding piracy and armed robbery of vessels is essential in maintaining maritime security. In addition, quantifying the economic and human costs of piracy is important in comprehending the true impact of piracy and robbery at sea. EU NAVFOR now lies at the centre of a complex network of organisations and partnerships who must work together […]

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EU NAVFOR Orion Detachment celebrate Spanish Armed Forces Day in Djibouti

May 24, 2018 - 17:25

It is important for nations to take time to honour their service personnel and recently it was no different for the detachment of the EU NAVFOR Spanish Air Force Orion Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA). The personnel of the 31st Contingent and 58th Rotation, along with guests from allied nations, paid tribute to soldiers who […]

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EU NAVFOR focusses counter-piracy efforts in Mombasa, Kenya

May 21, 2018 - 16:53

EU NAVFOR has been bringing EU and regional partners together to focus on counter-piracy and maritime security as efforts continue to build on a more secure maritime environment. From 17th to 19th May 2018, the flagship of EU NAVFOR’s Operation Atalanta, ITS Carlo Margottini, made a logistic and operational stop in the port of Mombasa, […]

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EU NAVFOR SHIPS AND COMMANDERS MEET IN THE WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN

May 18, 2018 - 11:20

The Commanding Officer of ESPS Meteoro extended a warm welcome to EUNAVFOR’s Force Commander, Rear Admiral Simone Malvagna, whilst on counter-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia. Lieutenant Commander Juan Miguel Evangelista, Commanding Officer of the Spanish Warship ESPS Meteoro, welcomed the Force Commander, Rear Admiral Simone Malvagna, on-board his ship, as the ITS Carlos […]

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ESPS Meteoro helps Seychellois military improve maritime effectiveness.

May 17, 2018 - 13:48

On the morning of the 15th May 2018, EU NAVFOR’s Spanish warship Meteoro visited the Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC) to support the Seychelles Military counter-piracy effort. The Seychelles are an important partner in the fight against piracy as they have the ability to prosecute suspected pirates detained by EU NAVFOR across the high risk […]

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Galmudug Coast Guard put through their paces by crew of EU NAVFOR’s Italian Flagship Margottini

May 16, 2018 - 13:45

From the 11th to 13th May 2018, Italian sailors and marines from the EU NAVFOR flagship, ITS Margottini worked with members of the Galmudug Coast Guard. This essential training for the members of the local Somali law enforcement agencies enables the people of Somalia to take control of their own waters and build confidence in […]

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EU NAVFOR and IMO cooperation and coordination

May 15, 2018 - 09:41

EU NAVFOR Operational Commander Major General Charlie Stickland met with Mr. Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Friday 11th May 2018 at the IMO Headquarters in London. General Stickland took the opportunity to update Secretary-General Lim on EU NAVFOR’s counter-piracy Operation Atalanta. The discussion was broad ranging in nature, covering the military assessment […]

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