European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta- Part 2

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.

EU NAVFOR ATALANTA PROVIDES SUPPORT TO UNODC YEMEN COAST GUARD REGENERATION STRATEGY

Commodore Diogo Arroteia, Force Commander of the 36th rotation shares his first impressions on the operation

PORTUGAL TAKES OVER COMMAND OF 36th ROTATION OF OPERATION ATALANTA

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

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OPERATION ATALANTA SAYS ‘FAREWELL’ TO THE 34TH ROTATION OF THE FHQ AND ESPS SANTA MARIA

November 24, 2020 - 15:35

ESPS Santa Maria concluded its rotation with Operation Atalanta on 16th of October after a very successful and busy rotation she initiated in June. The Spanish warship has been supporting the operation since 2011 and has provided […]

Operation Atalanta conducted Focused Counter-Piracy operation AARDVARK around the Somali Coast and across the Gulf Of Aden.

November 13, 2020 - 09:36

During the period the 3rd Nov – 7th Nov, Operation Atalanta conducted Focused Counter-Piracy operation AARDVARK around the Somali Coast and across the Gulf Of Aden. The operation made use of all resources as they monitored merchant […]

CMF and EU NAVFOR HOST 47th SHADE CONFERENCE ON MARITIME SECURITY

November 4, 2020 - 16:39

47th SHADE Conference: “SHADE is the shining example of the dialogue between civilian and military actors to keep the structural environment of Maritime Security viable, relevant and effective.” On the 3rd and 4th of November, CMF and […]

EU Naval Force Somalia Operation ATALANTA and the Japanese Navy have been developing further their cooperation in the Indian Ocean in order to strengthen maritime security in the region

October 26, 2020 - 15:08

Operation ATALANTA has been cooperating closely with the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) and has conducted a number of joint exercises in an effort to strengthen the efficiency of tactical procedures between both navies. These activities between […]

Celebrate the World Maritime Day

September 24, 2020 - 12:16

On IMO World Maritime Day, EU NAVFOR Somalia would like to recognise and offer its continued support to all seafarers on board merchant vessels by contributing and maintaining a safe and secure maritime environment, as they uphold […]

Operation ATALANTA flagship ESPS SANTA MARIA and JS OHNAMI met at sea to conduct a PASSEX in the Gulf of Aden.

September 21, 2020 - 15:36

On Sunday morning of June, 21st, , the two warships came together to practise various joint exercises and trainings, including a Crossdeck exercise with Vertical Replenishment conducted by the JS OHNAMI helicopter, a Replenishments at sea, as […]

EU NAVFOR SOMALIA REACTS ON POSSIBLE HIJACKING OF A SHIP AT THE HORN OF AFRICA

August 22, 2020 - 22:27

Rota, August 21st, 2020 EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta has completed incident response procedures in response to a possible act of piracy off the Coast of Somalia with the support of a Japanese aircraft of the Combined […]

EU NAVFOR OPERATION ATALANTA AND HER SPANISH FRIGATE SANTA MARÍA RECEIVED A DISTRESS CALL FROM A DRIFTING TUG SHIP 200 NM AWAY. THE TUG HAD BEEN DRIFTING FOR MORE THAN 10 DAYS WITH NO WATER OR FOOD.

July 28, 2020 - 11:57

“European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta continues fighting piracy, but we are also relevant in providing safety and security in these waters, to the international community and to the Somalian people” RAdm Ignacio Villanueva Serrano. 34th Rotation […]

Launch Event of the State of Maritime Piracy 2019 hosted by UNODC’s Global maritime Crime Programme and Stable Seas

July 23, 2020 - 15:43

Last 14 of July, Special Advisor for Industry Relations Mr Simon Church represented EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta at a webinar on the State of Maritime Piracy in 2019. Mr Church was accompanied by an Intel representative […]

Fred Olsen Bajamar Express crosses the Gulf of Aden under close monitoring of EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta

July 20, 2020 - 12:03

The new trimaran Bajamar Expess of the Fred Olsen Express commercial ferry company traveling from Australia towards the Canary Islands requested support of EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta for the transit through the International Recommended Transit Corridor. […]

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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.

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.

EU NAVFOR ATALANTA PROVIDES SUPPORT TO UNODC YEMEN COAST GUARD REGENERATION STRATEGY

Commodore Diogo Arroteia, Force Commander of the 36th rotation shares his first impressions on the operation

PORTUGAL TAKES OVER COMMAND OF 36th ROTATION OF OPERATION ATALANTA

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.

EU NAVFOR ATALANTA PROVIDES SUPPORT TO UNODC YEMEN COAST GUARD REGENERATION STRATEGY

Commodore Diogo Arroteia, Force Commander of the 36th rotation shares his first impressions on the operation

PORTUGAL TAKES OVER COMMAND OF 36th ROTATION OF OPERATION ATALANTA

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

latest news

OPERATION ATALANTA SAYS ‘FAREWELL’ TO THE 34TH ROTATION OF THE FHQ AND ESPS SANTA MARIA

Operation Atalanta conducted Focused Counter-Piracy operation AARDVARK around the Somali Coast and across the Gulf Of Aden.

CMF and EU NAVFOR HOST 47th SHADE CONFERENCE ON MARITIME SECURITY

EU Naval Force Somalia Operation ATALANTA and the Japanese Navy have been developing further their cooperation in the Indian Ocean in order to strengthen maritime security in the region

Celebrate the World Maritime Day

Operation ATALANTA flagship ESPS SANTA MARIA and JS OHNAMI met at sea to conduct a PASSEX in the Gulf of Aden.

EU NAVFOR SOMALIA REACTS ON POSSIBLE HIJACKING OF A SHIP AT THE HORN OF AFRICA

EU NAVFOR OPERATION ATALANTA AND HER SPANISH FRIGATE SANTA MARÍA RECEIVED A DISTRESS CALL FROM A DRIFTING TUG SHIP 200 NM AWAY. THE TUG HAD BEEN DRIFTING FOR MORE THAN 10 DAYS WITH NO WATER OR FOOD.

Launch Event of the State of Maritime Piracy 2019 hosted by UNODC’s Global maritime Crime Programme and Stable Seas

Fred Olsen Bajamar Express crosses the Gulf of Aden under close monitoring of EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta

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