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The new Force rotation is commanded by an Italian Admiral, Rear Admiral Francesco Saladino, and the Italian ship, ITS Martinengo is the new flagship of the Operation.
Feb 12, 2024
The three-day visit enabled the Operation Commander to hold talks with key players in the Somali Federal Government linked to the EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, the European fam
Jan 26, 2024
Rear Admiral Éric Dousson (France) took over as Deputy Commander of Operation Atalanta from Rear Admiral Giovanni M. Galoforo (Italy), who held the deputy command for the past six months.
Jan 19, 2024
Rota, 19 December 2023 - The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) continues monitoring closely the situation of the hijack of the Maltese-flagged merchant vessel RUEN in close cooperation with Somali local authorities.
Dec 19, 2023
The aim of this meeting is to exchange information with Shipping Industry representatives.  
Dec 13, 2023
Djibouti, 03 December 2023 – The Portuguese Commodore Rogério Paulo Figueira Martins de Brito assumes command of the 45th rotation of Force Commander of EUNAVFOR ATALANTA.
Dec 04, 2023
Rota, 1 December 2023 – The European Union Naval Force Operation (EUNAVFOR) ATALANTA has successfully tackled the alleged piracy-related incident involving the Iranian-flagged fishing boat “AL-MERAJ 1”
Dec 01, 2023
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE ALLEGED PIRACY INCIDENT INVOLVING A FISHING BOAT OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA  
Nov 28, 2023
ATALANTA, FIRST NAVAL OPERATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY  
Nov 23, 2023
The Spanish Marine Corps Force receives the ATALANTA Emblem for its outstanding contribution.
Nov 20, 2023
Alicante (Spain), 30 October 2023. The Commander of Operation ATALANTA, Vice Admiral José M.
Oct 31, 2023
The Aircraft Flotilla was recognized for their outstanding work in support of the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA
Oct 30, 2023