EU NAVAL FORCE Welcomes More Warships From Spain And The Netherlands To Combat Piracy Off Somalia
April 5, 2012 - 12:09
EUNAVFOR – the counter piracy task force sent by the European Union to patrol the waters off the Horn of Africa, has been joined by two additional warships. The Dutch multi-role frigate HNLMS VAN AMSTEL has arrived in the area, as well as Spanish frigate ESPS REINA SOFIA.
Both ships have helicopters embarked that are capable of searching large areas of sea to look for suspect pirates. These warships bring the total EUNAVFOR strength up to 10 vessels in preparation for any increase in pirate activity following the end of the monsoon season.
Additional details about currently deployed EUNAVFOR units can be found on our website at http://eunavfor.eu/press-2/deployed-units/
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