October 2018

EU NAVFOR Italian warship Federico Martinengo has visited Mina Salman Port in Bahrain.
Oct 31, 2018
16 Oct 18 During the afternoon; a single skiff approached MV KSL SYDNEY in a fast and aggressive manner from the stern and opened fire at the ship's bridge.
Oct 31, 2018
In the morning of Sunday 28th October 2018, EU NAVFOR military personnel seized an active Pirate Action Group (PAG) whaler and destroyed it.
Oct 28, 2018
Keeping in touch with Somali fishermen is key to maintaining maritime security around the Horn of Africa. In doing so, EU NAVFOR builds trust in the local communities, contributes to their wellbeing and assures the people that matter, that the EU is here to help.
Oct 26, 2018
EU NAVFOR’s Italian warship Federico Martinengo has been on counter-piracy operations for the last two months.
Oct 25, 2018
The cooperation and coordination of key partners around the Western Indian Ocean is an essential aspect in maintaining stability and prosperity within the region.
Oct 24, 2018
On the 16th October 2018, the MV KSL Sydney, a Hong Kong-flagged Bulk Carrier, was attacked 340 Nm off the coast of Somalia in the Somali Basin.
Oct 19, 2018
EU NAVFOR has just completed an important focused operation along the north-eastern coast of Somalia, interacting with local authorities in Puntland’s former piracy hotspots of Hurdiyo and Eyl.  Between 12-16 October 2018, ships and aircraft from Spain, Italy and Germany joined staff from the United
Oct 18, 2018
EU NAVFOR relations with the Chinese PLA(N) (Peoples Liberation Army) Navy are going from strength to strength following the first combined exercise at their new military base in Djibouti.
Oct 16, 2018
2018 marks the tenth year of EU NAVFOR’s Spanish maritime patrol aircraft detachments operations. A lot has changed over the last ten years, including the types of aircraft used: with a P-3 Orion from 11th Wing (Morón Air Base) taking over from the D4s (CN-235s).
Oct 14, 2018
ITS Federico Martinengo, the Italian Frigate, which is currently part of the EU’s counter-piracy Operation Atalanta, has rendezvoused with the WFP (World Food Programme) vessel Petra II off the coast of Somalia.
Oct 10, 2018
From Mogadishu to Manchester, we keep in touch with Somali diaspora of all ages, genders, and occupations.
Oct 09, 2018
After several days conducting counter-piracy operations in the area off the Horn of Africa, ITS Federico Martinengo has conducted a rendezvous with the US Naval Ship Laramie to replenish her fuel tanks.
Oct 03, 2018
Working as a force made up of a large variety of nations can present numerous challenges; however when correctly exploited this enables the Force Commander, Rear Admiral Nanclares to have a plethora of expertise and resources to hand in order to maintain the counter-piracy operation around the Horn
Oct 02, 2018