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EU NAVFOR’S WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME SHIP PROTECTION

December 12, 2018 - 16:51

“After nearly three decades of political and economic instability, Somalia continues to be on a positive trajectory with significant progress made since the re-establishment of the Federal Government in 2012. However, the country continues to struggle with […]

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EU NAVFOR MARKS 10 YEARS OF OPERATIONS

December 8, 2018 - 08:27

Today is an important milestone for the EU’s Common Security & Defence Policy, as the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) celebrates ten years of maritime operations. Commanded from its military HQ in Northwood, London, the European Union Naval Force was officially […]

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EU NAVFOR PROMOTES MARITIME SECURITY DIALOGUE IN SOMALIA

December 7, 2018 - 12:08

The Operation Commander of EU NAVFOR, Major General Charlie Stickland OBE, visited Mogadishu on 4-5 December 2018, to continue vital discussions on maritime security with the Somali Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Mahdi Mohammed Gulaid. The Operation […]

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EU NAVFOR’s Deputy Commander praises the commitment of Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Soldiers serving in Djibouti.

December 6, 2018 - 11:44

At the start of December, EU NAVFOR’s Deputy Operation Commander Rear Admiral Giuseppe Rapese (Italian Navy), met with the deployed personnel in Djibouti underlining the commitment the operational command has to its people. Personnel from seven different […]

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EU NAVFOR completes the 29th Force Rotation in Djibouti

December 5, 2018 - 14:24

On Sunday 2nd December 2018 in Djibouti, EU NAVFOR’s Force Commander, Rear Admiral Alfonso Pérez de Nanclares handed back command of Operation Atalanta Forces to the Operational Headquarters. The Change of Command Ceremony took place during a […]

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EU NAVFOR and the Royal Navy of Oman commitment at sea

December 5, 2018 - 08:50

Oman’s commitment to maritime security has been clearly demonstrated alongside that of EU NAVFOR during a recent engagement at sea. Commander Andrea Quondamatteo Italian Navy, Commanding Officer ITS Federico Martinengo said recently: “Exercises and training means readiness, […]

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EU NAVFOR re-affirms regional commitments following 43rd SHADE

December 4, 2018 - 15:48

Regional commitments continue to be the cornerstone of success in maintaining maritime security. Hot on the heels of the 43rd SHADE where “debate ensued on how to improve information sharing with the Omani representative highlighting the opportunities […]

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EU NAVFOR and Chinese PLA(N): ‘An ongoing partnership’

December 3, 2018 - 15:15

The deterrence, repression and prevention of piracy remain vital to the maritime shipping industry in the conduct of international trade between East and West; and keeping the sea lanes open with key partners has encouraged over €500 […]

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EU NAVFOR Operation Commander statement

December 2, 2018 - 13:14

EU NAVFOR was greatly saddened to learn the tragic news of the death of Vice Admiral Scott Stearney United States Navy, Commander US Fifth Fleet and the Combined Maritime Forces. We send our deepest condolences to his […]

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EU NAVFOR hosted Puntland Minister

November 30, 2018 - 12:16

On Thursday 22 November 2018, EU NAVFOR Force Commander welcomed the Puntland Minister of Maritime Transport, Ports and Maritime Crime Prevention, Saeed Mohamed Rageh on board Atalanta’s Flagship ESPS Castilla. During the meeting an exchange of views […]

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