Since yesterday afternoon, 15 May 2009, the EU Naval Force Atalanta has been reinforced by 3 new assets from Sweden.
May 16, 2009
This morning at 09:00hrs local time a small Dutch cargo vessel of 2500 tons was hijacked probably by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden while sailing westbound in the transit corridor. The vessel, with eight crew onboard and a cargo of coke, has now altered course towards Somalia.
May 07, 2009
A German owned and German managed bulk carrier this afternoon was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden in a position approximately 120 nautical miles north of Boosaaso in Somalia.
May 05, 2009
A UK owned bulk carrier, carrying a load of 35.000 tons of soya, was hijacked today at first daylight in a position approximately 250 nautical miles South-West of the Seychelles. The crew is believed to be unhurt.
May 02, 2009
Following the attempted attack last Saturday of the cruise liner MSC MELODY the EU NAVFOR Spanish warship SPS MARCHES DE LA ENSENADA sailed in company with her providing reassurance and protection for all those inboard until the liner was safety clear of the area yesterday.
Apr 30, 2009
Nine suspected pirates were apprehended by the EU NAVFOR Spanish warship NUMANCIA 200 miles north of the Seychelles in the India Ocean shortly after the attack on the cruise liner MSC MELODY last Sunday.
Apr 28, 2009
A 31,000 tonnes German owned grain carrier was hijacked in the eastern end of the Gulf of Aden overnight. The 17 man crew are believed to be unhurt and shipping has been warned to stay clear of the area for fear of further attacks.
Apr 25, 2009