May 2018

Cooperation and coordination is a fundamental approach in the Western Indian Ocean as we work towards maritime security.
May 31, 2018
EU NAVFOR is encouraging key partners in the region to coordinate counter-piracy activities and to share information about regional maritime security.
May 30, 2018
An important part of EU NAVFOR’s counter-piracy mission around the Horn of Africa and the Western Indian Ocean is to support the development of maritime capabilities of the Somali and regional states.
May 29, 2018
Understanding piracy and armed robbery of vessels is essential in maintaining maritime security. In addition, quantifying the economic and human costs of piracy is important in comprehending the true impact of piracy and robbery at sea.
May 25, 2018
It is important for nations to take time to honour their service personnel and recently it was no different for the detachment of the EU NAVFOR Spanish Air Force Orion Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA).
May 24, 2018
EU NAVFOR has been bringing EU and regional partners together to focus on counter-piracy and maritime security as efforts continue to build on a more secure maritime environment.
May 21, 2018
The Commanding Officer of ESPS Meteoro extended a warm welcome to EUNAVFOR's Force Commander, Rear Admiral Simone Malvagna, whilst on counter-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia.
May 18, 2018
On the morning of the 15th May 2018, EU NAVFOR's Spanish warship Meteoro visited the Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC) to support the Seychelles Military counter-piracy effort.
May 17, 2018
From the 11th to 13th May 2018, Italian sailors and marines from the EU NAVFOR flagship, ITS Margottini worked with members of the Galmudug Coast Guard.
May 16, 2018
EU NAVFOR Operational Commander Major General Charlie Stickland met with Mr. Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Friday 11th May 2018 at the IMO Headquarters in London.
May 15, 2018
The Force Commander of EU NAVFOR’s Op Atalanta, Rear Admiral Simone Malvagna, joined EU delegates and the Somali Prime Minister H.E. Hassan Ali Khaire in Mogadishu to celebrate Europe Day.
May 14, 2018
Italian Sailors and Marines currently deployed on board EU NAVFOR’s flagship ITS Margottini have helped train members of the Somali Police Force Maritime Unit off the coast of Mogadishu.
May 10, 2018
On May 7th crew members from ITS Margottini continued the regional cooperation EU NAVFOR has established with the AMISOM Marine unit off the coast of Mogadishu.
May 09, 2018
At a recent port visit to the Seychelles, ITS Margottini’s crew and embarked Force Headquarters Staff have built on the strong relationship between EU NAVFOR and the Seychelles authorities.
May 08, 2018
During a recent port visit to Dar es Salaam, EU NAVFOR’s Spanish warship ESPS Meteoro invited the Tanzanian Navy on board to receive training in maritime skills.
May 03, 2018