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News Archive - May 2019

Farewell to Montenegrin Lt. Danijel Radonjic

May 31, 2019 - 08:11

“It is a sad day in Rota, because we are losing our Montenegrin representation in the OHQ.” Chief of Staff, Captain Luis Diaz Puente On 30 May 2019, Operation Atalanta bid farewell to Montenegrin Lieutenant Danijel Radonjic. Lt. Radonjic worked with EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta for one year, beginning his post in Northwood, UK and […]

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Operation Atalanta’s Farewell to ITS Carlo Margottini

May 30, 2019 - 09:39

Grazie all’equipaggio di Carlo Margottini e alla Marina Militare Italiana per il loro contributo! 30 May 2019 — Today marks the end of ITS Carlo Margottini’s contribution to Operation Atalanta, the European Union’s first naval operation, launched in 2008 to prevent and deter piracy at sea off the Horn of Africa and in the Indian […]

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One Month Since 2019’s First Piracy Attack Off The Somali Coast

May 28, 2019 - 08:18

“The need for a strong maritime security presence in the High-Risk Area remains critical for the deterrence and prevention of future incidents and attacks.” Rear Admiral Antonio Martorell Lacave On 21 April, suspected pirates seized a fishing dhow off the coast of Somalia, holding 23 people hostage. In a matter of hours, the European Union’s […]

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Stakeholders Advisory Group for Maritime Security in Brussels 23/05/19

May 27, 2019 - 08:15

On Thursday, Simon Church, EU NAVFOR’s special advisor on Industry Relations briefed EU Commission’s DG MOVE at the Stakeholders Advisory Group for Maritime Security. He outlined Operation Atalanta’s recent activity and provided a full threat assessment on the state of piracy and other maritime security threats off the Horn of Africa. The attendees were made […]

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The European Community Shipowner’s Association Visits EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta

May 26, 2019 - 09:38

Meeting reiterates: Piracy not eradicated off the Horn of Africa Rota, 23 May 2019— On 23 May, ECSA’s Maritime Security Working Group met with the EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta at their operation headquarters in Rota, Spain.   Representing the European shipping industry, the ECSA delegation met with the EU NAVFOR’s team to discuss the […]

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Operation Atalanta Commander Attends Chiefs of Defence Meeting in Brussels 21/05/2019

May 23, 2019 - 14:57

On his way to Djibouti to meet with High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini this week, EU NAVFOR OpCmdr. Rear Admiral Antonio Martorell Lacave stopped in Brussels for the Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) meeting. Also while in Brussels, R. Adm. Martorell Lacave participated in bilateral meetings with European Union delegations of Ireland, Montenegro and South Korea to […]

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High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini Visits ITS Carlo Margottini

May 23, 2019 - 10:33

“We cannot stop reminding ourselves that lowering our guard in the name of exceptional results in deterring piracy would be a mistake. The recent attacks from last month serve as proof of this.” HR/VP Federica Mogherini This week, High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini paid a visit to the Horn of Africa. After stopping in Mogadishu and […]

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Djibouti: Rear Admiral Antonio Martorell Lacave’s Speech On Board The ITS Carlo Margottini 22/05/2019

May 23, 2019 - 09:13

Djibouti, 22 May 2019 Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, I have the honour to welcome you all here in Djibouti on the flight deck of the Italian Ship MARGOTTINI on the occasion of the visit of the High Representative for Foreign Affairs of the European Union, Madame Mogherini. Madame, it’s a pleasure to have you on board! […]

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EU NAVFOR’s Panel Presentation: The Challenges of Securing Maritime Areas for the European Union

May 22, 2019 - 10:30

On 21 May, EU NAVFOR Operations Interagency SO, Lt CDR Diego Canovas-Canovas delivered a presentation regarding the strategic impact of EU missions and operations. Lt CDR Canovas-Canovas delivered the presentation in the context of “The Challenges of Securing Maritime Areas for the European Union,” a panel organized by the European Security and Defense College (ESDC) […]

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ESPS Navarra Provides Maritime Security Training In Seychelles

May 22, 2019 - 08:00

During ESPS Navarra’s visit in Port Victoria, Seychelles last week, personnel on board the Navarra trained personnel of the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) and Seychelles Air Force (SAF) onboard the EU NAVFOR Flagship. The full day of training was focused in the areas of Navigation (mostly for the SCG) and Maritime Situational Awareness (MSA). Both […]

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