Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment (AVPD)
One of EUNAVFOR ATALANTA main tasks is to “PROTECT WFP and other vulnerable shipping”. In order to accomplish this paramount task, a Montenegro AVPD is under FCDR Command and Control composed by 10-12 members. Montenegro is taking part in the Operation since 2017.
The use of AVPDs to protect WFP shipping is essential for EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, as it allows greater flexibility in the use of the warships in the fight against piracy, whilst guaranteeing the security of WFP vessels.