The new Force rotation is commanded by an Italian Admiral, Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo, and the Italian ship, ITS Rizzo is the new flagship of the Operation.
On 17 February, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA was informed of a suspected pirate attack on a Yemeni-flagged dhow* off Garmaal, in the vicinity of Eyl, Northern coast of Puntland (Somalia). The incident is under investigation.
Feb 18, 2025
EUNAVFOR ATALANTA confirms the release of the “AL NAJMA”, the Yemeni fishing boat hijacked off Eyl, Northern coast of Puntland (Somalia). On 8 February, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA was informed of a suspected pirate attack on a Yemeni-flagged dhow* off Eyl.
Feb 13, 2025
On 9 February, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA was informed of a suspected pirate attack on a Yemeni-flagged dhow* off Eyl, Northern coast of Puntland (Somalia).
Feb 11, 2025
Last week, Operation ATALANTA conducted a Friendly Approach to the vessel “AL-MERAJ 1” which was pirated in November 2023 off the coast of Somalia and freed at the beginning of December 2023.
Feb 05, 2025
The Advertising students from the University of Alicante, winners of the I Edition of the Contest for designing a responsible creative strategy for the Dissemination of Operation ATALANTA, visited the Operation's Headquarters in Rota to deepen their knowledge on the maritime
Jan 31, 2025
This January, Rear Admiral (LH) Domenico Guglielmi (Italy) bid farewell to his role as deputy commander after serving for the past six months.
Jan 16, 2025
Rota, 13 January 2025 - In relation to the Chinese fishing vessel involved in a case of ARMED ROBBERY AT SEA* off the northeast coast of Puntland, Somalia, Operation ATALANTA was informed by the Chinese Embassy to Somalia that the vessel was liberated today mor
Jan 14, 2025
More than 100 military, industry, and academic experts gathered to address critical maritime security challenges in the Western Indian Ocean, with a focus on the Red Sea crisis and enhanced operational coo
Dec 30, 2024
In relation to the Chinese fishing vessel involved in a case of ARMED ROBBERY AT SEA* off the northeast coast of Puntland, Somalia, Operation ATALANTA continues surveillance of the event.
Dec 20, 2024
The Force rotation is commanded by the Portuguese Commodore Alexandre Serrano, and the Spanish ship, ESPS SANTA MARIA continuous as flagship of the Operation.
Dec 13, 2024
UPDATE ON THE ALLEGED HIJACK OF A CHINESE FISHING VESSEL
OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
Dec 06, 2024