During the last port call in Port Victoria, Seychelles, Operation ATALANTA’s flagship ESPS Navarra conducted different activities with the Indian Navy ships INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi, belonging to the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron.
The Force Commander of Operation ATALANTA, Rear Admiral Vázquez Sanz, accompanied by the Commander of the frigate Navarra paid a visit to the Commander of the Indian Naval Group, Captain Tijo K. Joseph. Representing the Operation Commander, the Admiral expressed Operation ATALANTA’s willingness to continue strengthening the ongoing cooperation with the Indian Navy, with whom it shares strategic objectives in the Western Indian Ocean. They highlighted the importance of joint training at sea, with the aim of increasing the coordination and interoperability between ATALANTA and Indian Navy.
The Indian Navy cadets were briefed on Operation ATALANTA structure, tasks, and main activities providing them with valuable insights.
Finally, a delegation of Indian Navy cadets visited ESPS Navarra. During the visit, they explored its systems and capabilities, including the SH60B helicopter and the Scan Eagle drone, both essential for fulfilling the mandate in the Western Indian Ocean and providing maritime security.
ATALANTA and the Indian Navy
Cooperation with other naval forces operating in the region is key to improving maritime security. The information sharing and intelligence strengthens accurate awareness of the maritime environment, ensuring effective execution of the mission assigned to ATALANTA, to provide maritime security in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
ATALANTA has conducted previous engagements with the Indian Navy throughout the year included the first visit of the Operation Commander to India in April and the naval exercise to enhance maritime security cooperation between the European Union, represented by ATALANTA, and the Indian Navy.
