Press Releases

Operation ATALANTA has successfully supported a Yemeni dhow with severe technical breakdown in the Eastern Gulf of Aden waters.

The second edition of the activity was co-organised by Operation ATALANTA and the Kenyan Navy.

The Iranian-flagged dhow used as a mother ship in the piracy incident involving the Merchant Tanker HELLAS APHRODITE has been liberated.

On the early afternoon of the 7 of November 2025, Operation ATALANTA forces liberated the Maltese-flagged Merchant Tanker HELLAS APHRODITE.

In light of the piracy event in the Indian Ocean, EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA asset is close to the incident and closing distance, ready to take the appropriate actions to respond effectively to this piracy alert.

The second edition of the regional capacity enhancement activity was co-organised by Operation ATALANTA and the Djibouti Regional Training Centre and supported by several international partners including Japan.

The 53rd iteration of the Shared Awareness and De-confliction (SHADE) Conference, co-chaired by Operation ATALANTA and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), convened in Bahrain, Oct. 22-23.

The new Force rotation is commanded by Portuguese Commodore João Silva

The Working Arrangement establishes a framework for cooperation between ATALANTA and Europol, in particular through the exchange of information.

On 7 July, Rear Admiral Paolo Fantoni (Italy) took over as Deputy Commander of Operation ATALANTA for the next six month.

EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA confirms the successful coordination and facilitation of the rescue of the MV MAGIC SEAS crew following an attack in the Southern Red Sea.

The new Force rotation is commanded by a Spanish Admiral, Rear Admiral Francisco Javier Vázquez Sanz, and the Spanish ship ESPS Navarra is the new flagship of the Operation.