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News Archive - October 2018

EU NAVFOR and CMF discuss the future of counter-piracy operations

October 31, 2018 - 17:00

EU NAVFOR Italian warship Federico Martinengo has visited Mina Salman Port in Bahrain. Whilst there, the command team met with the Deputy Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces, Commodore Steve Dainton CBE, to discuss the ongoing coordination of counter-piracy operations and joint activities at sea. These inter-organisational discussions help shape the operational framework for future […]

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EU NAVFOR destruction of pirate vessel: timeline of events

October 31, 2018 - 09:14

16 Oct 18 During the afternoon; a single skiff approached MV KSL SYDNEY in a fast and aggressive manner from the stern and opened fire at the ship’s bridge. The skiff approached to within five metres of the vessel’s port rear (beam). The suspected pirates had ropes and hooks ready for boarding. MV KSL Sydney’s […]

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Pirate whaler seized and destroyed by EU NAVFOR

October 28, 2018 - 15:24

In the morning of Sunday 28th October 2018, EU NAVFOR military personnel seized an active Pirate Action Group (PAG) whaler and destroyed it. This followed a sustained period of surveillance after a piracy attack was conducted against the Hong Kong-flagged Bulk Carrier KSL Sydney. EU NAVFOR is committed to disrupting PAG’s wherever and whenever the […]

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Helping Somali fishermen continues: #OpAtalanta

October 26, 2018 - 11:11

Keeping in touch with Somali fishermen is key to maintaining maritime security around the Horn of Africa. In doing so, EU NAVFOR builds trust in the local communities, contributes to their wellbeing and assures the people that matter, that the EU is here to help. By regularly approaching small fishing vessels and dhows, EU NAVFOR […]

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MARTINENGO MILESTONES: “Two months of counter-piracy operations”

October 25, 2018 - 11:22

EU NAVFOR’s Italian warship Federico Martinengo has been on counter-piracy operations for the last two months. Over this time, some significant milestones and world firsts have occurred building ground-breaking new relationships.  Since 11th August, significant acts of international cooperation have taken place, proving that EU assets in the area can make a substantial difference to […]

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EU NAVFOR helps celebrate the 73rd United Nations Day

October 24, 2018 - 16:19

The cooperation and coordination of key partners around the Western Indian Ocean is an essential aspect in maintaining stability and prosperity within the region. With ongoing security provided by EU NAVFOR and other organisations, key development partners including the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UNFAO) can continue their valuable work. Following a focused operation […]

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Pirate attack averted off the east coast of Somalia

October 19, 2018 - 12:32

On the 16th October 2018, the MV KSL Sydney, a Hong Kong-flagged Bulk Carrier, was attacked 340 Nm off the coast of Somalia in the Somali Basin. Due to the application of BMP protection measures by the Master, his crew and the private security team, the piracy attack was thwarted and the crew and vessel […]

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EU NAVFOR promotes UN FAO programme working in support of Somali fishermen

October 18, 2018 - 10:19

EU NAVFOR has just completed an important focused operation along the north-eastern coast of Somalia, interacting with local authorities in Puntland’s former piracy hotspots of Hurdiyo and Eyl.  Between 12-16 October 2018, ships and aircraft from Spain, Italy and Germany joined staff from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UNFAO) embarked on board the […]

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EU NAVFOR conducts first exercise with Chinese PLA(N) in Djibouti

October 16, 2018 - 09:33

EU NAVFOR relations with the Chinese PLA(N) (Peoples Liberation Army) Navy are going from strength to strength following the first combined exercise at their new military base in Djibouti. EU NAVFOR personnel have already crossed decked with Chinese warships earlier this year, but this medical evacuation was the first exercise of its kind. The crew […]

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Spanish MPRA detachment celebrates impressive 10 year milestone

October 14, 2018 - 12:59

2018 marks the tenth year of EU NAVFOR’s Spanish maritime patrol aircraft detachments operations. A lot has changed over the last ten years, including the types of aircraft used: with a P-3 Orion from 11th Wing (Morón Air Base) taking over from the D4s (CN-235s). Their main mission is to fly over the operational areas, detect suspicious skiffs […]

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