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EU NAVFOR Somalia CTF-465 conducts integration activities off the Coast of Somalia for the new 37th rotation to settle in

April 9, 2021 - 11:18

Last week, #OpAtalanta CTF-465 warships, patrolling close to the Eastern Somali coast, near the Horn of Africa, escorted a World Food Programme charted vessel after a suspicious incident. Once again, EU NAVFOR Somalia demonstrated its readiness and […]

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HOW GENDER MAINSTREAMING CAN CHANGE THE DYNAMICS IN PIRACY AND OTHER ILLICIT ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA

March 7, 2021 - 11:04

Even though Operation Atalanta is a naval military operation with a mandate in the field of maritime security, we have dedicated our efforts since its beginnings to leave a footprint in gender mainstreaming affairs. In the design […]

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Operation ATALANTA bids farewell to Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Corrado Campana

February 24, 2021 - 15:46

“The continuous effort of Operation ATALANTA and the work done by the naval and air assets assigned to the FHQ have strongly contributed to the suppression of the dangerous phenomenon of piracy in the West Indian Ocean, […]

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THE IMPORTANCE OF AIR RESOURCES IN OPERATION ATALANTA

February 22, 2021 - 15:19

All means deployed in Operation ATALANTA bring added value for the execution of the mission depending on their characteristics. However, due to their versatility and flexibility, aerial assets are those who provide unique operational capabilities which cannot […]

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ESPS Castilla rejoins Operation ATALANTA full-speed

February 20, 2021 - 16:17

Galicia-class landing platform dock 🇪🇸ESPS Castilla , equipped with a AB212plus 🚁 and a RPAS ScanEagle, joined Operation Atalanta this week. Over the next 4 months, she will be the EU NAVFOR flagship, hosting the Force Headquarters […]

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EU NAVFOR ATALANTA CONDUCTSJOINT EXERCISES TO INCREASE INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN PARTNERS AND STRENGTHEN COOPERATION

February 8, 2021 - 11:06

Any asset integrating Operation ATALANTA has to meet a set of readiness standards to execute its inherent tasks, thus contributing to achieve the mission’s goals. However, depending on the type of asset, certain performance standards cannot be […]

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Crew kidnapping on the rise: Trends, perspectives and prospects

February 8, 2021 - 10:43

On the 2nd of February, EU NAVFOR ATALANTA Interagency and Shipping Advisor Lt CDR Diego CÁNOVAS-CÁNOVAS attended a panel discussion organized by SAFETY4SEA on the wake of the latest IMB Annual report pointing at the Gulf of […]

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Force Commander EU NAVFOR Somalia meets with his CMF counterpart to coordinate and de-conflict after approval on new Operation Atalanta mandate

January 29, 2021 - 12:02

Force Commander CTF465, Portuguese Commodore Diogo Arroteia, had a video conference call with Combined Maritime Force Commander CTF151, last week, to coordinate counter-piracy efforts in the Area of Operations. During the meeting, both stressed the importance of […]

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AFTER A MONTH IN COMMAND OF OPERATION ATALANTA TASK FORCE 465, COMMODORE DIOGO ARROTEIA REFLECTS BRIEFLY ON THE MISSION AND ITS NEW MANDATE.

January 11, 2021 - 12:05

First of all, I want to highlight the honour and pride that I feel while commanding these 293 women and men who, day and night, continuously ensure that the maritime domain in the Horn of Africa region […]

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Operation ATALANTA´s new mandate enters into force on 1st of January 2021. New tasks will reinforce the EU NAVFOR’s counter-piracy core responsibilities.

December 30, 2020 - 16:50

On 01.01.2021, Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/2188 will enter into force, which will extend the mandate of the European Union Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta for another two years, until 31 December 2022. The new mandate also includes […]

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