Operation Atalanta Force Commander Visits Spanish Warship ESPS Tornado
April 5, 2016 - 14:48On 3 April Operation Atalanta’s Force Commander, Rear Admiral Jan Kaack, visited the Spanish warship, ESPS Tornado. The visit was possible as the Operation Atalanta warships were both conducting counter-piracy maneuvers in the Gulf of Aden.
After a short flight in ESPS Tornado’s Seahawk helicopter from FGS Bayern, the Force Commander was welcomed on board ESPS Tornado by Commander Salvador Moreno.
Following a tour of the Spanish warship, including the Operations Room, Bridge and Flight Deck, Rear Admiral Kaack held discussions with Commander Moreno about the security situation in the region and the capabilities that the Spanish warship brings to the force.
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