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EU NAVFOR Somalia is eager to cooperate with actors present in the waters off the Horn of Africa and Oman has been a key partner for ATALANTA for many years.
Mar 09, 2020
“I had to visit you. You are our people. You are ATALANTA”, Commodore Jose Antonio Vizinha Mirones Operation ATALANTA Force Commander
Feb 14, 2020
During the period 7th – 9th Feb EU NAVFOR Somalia and Combined Task Force-151 (CTF-151) conducted focused counter-piracy operation IKARUS around the Somali Coast, the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden.
Feb 11, 2020
8th February 2020, Merchant Vessel (MV) NORTHERN JADE sailing under the flag of Germany, called EU NAVFOR Somalia OHQ requesting medical assistance for a crew member who was injured.
Feb 10, 2020
“ATALANTA is an outstanding example of the maritime multilateralism required by the EU Maritime Security Strategy.”
Jan 29, 2020
"Puntland authorities and Operation ATALANTA are working together for the common good." Commodore Jose Antonio Vizinha Mirones
Jan 23, 2020
Salalah, 21 January, 2020—This week, personnel on board EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA's ESPS Victoria carried out two days of exercises with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces (JMSDF) on board the Japanese Ship (JS) Harusame.
Jan 21, 2020
"ATALANTA shows that Europe can deliver strategic effects in the Horn of Africa region, and the operation is very successful in tackling maritime dimension security risks." Rear Admiral (L.H.) Abry Operation ATALANTA Deputy Commander
Jan 21, 2020
“It has been a privilege to finish my military career working for Operation ATALANTA. My 7 months with this operation will not be easily forgotten."
Jan 17, 2020
Rota, 13 January 2019—EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation ATALANTA has sadly learned of the passing of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of the Sultanate of Oman.
Jan 13, 2020