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Chief of Chilean Navy Visits Operation Atalanta Headquarters in Rota

June 14, 2019 - 09:16

“Operation ATALANTA is more than just the units we have deployed in the area. We are working in a key area for international trade.” R. Adm. Antonio Martorell Lacave Rota, 12 June 2019 — On Wednesday afternoon, […]

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German P3-C Orion Heads Home After Another Successful Deployment with EU NAVFOR

June 13, 2019 - 15:07

“With high continuity and personal engagement, the German Navy sailors, and also soldiers of the other branches of the Bundeswehr, are fulfilling their duty in this politically and climatically demanding region.” Captain Guido Brach, German Navy Djibouti, […]

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Operation Atlanta Force Commander Visits Chief of Royal Navy of Oman

June 12, 2019 - 09:06

“The presence of EU NAVFOR clearly benefits the security and stability of the region.” Rear Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis Al Raisi Muscat, 08 June 2019⁠—On Saturday morning, the ESPS Navarra’s Force Commander, Rear Admiral Ricardo Hernandez visited […]

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Defense Lawyer Appointed to Represent Suspected Pirates at Court

June 7, 2019 - 17:29

Suspects are set to reappear in court in the Seychelles on 21 June. In a hearing today, in accordance with Seychelles law, a Court in Victoria pressed charges against five individuals accused of acts of piracy. The […]

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Welcoming Returning Support from French Multi-role Frigate ‘La FS Surcouf’

June 3, 2019 - 12:10

The FS Surcouf has supported Operation Atalanta in the past, including deployments in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2018. Rota, 3 June 2019 — Operation Atalanta is glad to welcome the French Ship (FS) Surcouf back this […]

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Farewell to Montenegrin Lt. Danijel Radonjic

May 31, 2019 - 08:11

“It is a sad day in Rota, because we are losing our Montenegrin representation in the OHQ.” Chief of Staff, Captain Luis Diaz Puente On 30 May 2019, Operation Atalanta bid farewell to Montenegrin Lieutenant Danijel Radonjic. […]

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Operation Atalanta’s Farewell to ITS Carlo Margottini

May 30, 2019 - 09:39

Grazie all’equipaggio di Carlo Margottini e alla Marina Militare Italiana per il loro contributo! 30 May 2019 — Today marks the end of ITS Carlo Margottini’s contribution to Operation Atalanta, the European Union’s first naval operation, launched […]

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One Month Since 2019’s First Piracy Attack Off The Somali Coast

May 28, 2019 - 08:18

“The need for a strong maritime security presence in the High-Risk Area remains critical for the deterrence and prevention of future incidents and attacks.” Rear Admiral Antonio Martorell Lacave On 21 April, suspected pirates seized a fishing […]

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The European Community Shipowner’s Association Visits EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta

May 26, 2019 - 09:38

Meeting reiterates: Piracy not eradicated off the Horn of Africa Rota, 23 May 2019— On 23 May, ECSA’s Maritime Security Working Group met with the EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta at their operation headquarters in Rota, Spain. […]

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Djibouti: Rear Admiral Antonio Martorell Lacave’s Speech On Board The ITS Carlo Margottini 22/05/2019

May 23, 2019 - 09:13

Djibouti, 22 May 2019 Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, I have the honour to welcome you all here in Djibouti on the flight deck of the Italian Ship MARGOTTINI on the occasion of the visit of the High Representative […]

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