Month: May 2012

  • Sharing Experiences

    During a port visit in Djibouti, the crew of NIVÔSE and members of the Djiboutian coast guard shared their experiences in the fight against piracy. EU Naval Force French Frigate […]

  • UDT 2012

    UDT returns on 29-31 May 2012 to IFA, Spain, for its 25th edition as the world’s most comprehensive event for those involved in the undersea defence and security sectors UK […]

  • AVPD

    EU NAVFOR Dutch frigate Van Amstel rendezvoused at sea with World Food Programme ship MV Caroline Scan to re-supply the protection team onboard. EU Naval Force Warship HNLMS Van Amstel […]

  • Death highlights clash with Somali trainees

    A confidential report on the death of a military contractor last month brings into stark focus the problems facing an SA-linked security outfit engaged in a controversial anti-piracy mission in […]

  • Next Generation Port Security

    The Greater Lafourche Port Commission, in partnership with national security firm Crescent Guardian, Inc., has completed implementation of an advanced video analytics application to accompany its next-generation video surveillance system. […]

  • German Secretary of State Attends Handover Ceremony

    Djibouti – On 21st May the German Secretary of State, Mr. Thomas Kossendey, visited the German detachment for Operation Atalanta in Djibouti where he witnessed the handover of German frigate […]

  • FGS Bremen Joins EU Navfor

    FGS BREMEN has commenced her tour of duty patrolling the waters of the Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa as the tenth ship of the EU NAVAL FORCE German […]

  • Cooperation With Seychelles

    ITS SCIROCCO has provided a one-day training session for the Seychelles Coast Guard. Thes activity was part of the EU’s efforts to maintain effective counter-piracy cooperation with states in the region. […]

  • Suspect Pirates

    EU Naval Force Welcomes Decision by Seychelles to Prosecute Suspect Somali Pirates (update) On Wednesday 16 May the Republic of the Seychelles agreed to accept for prosecution 11 suspect pirates […]

  • Maritime Security Training Course

    This essential Certificate in Maritime Security distance learning course from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy provides the tools needed to minimise security risks in the maritime sector. The training course is delivered over 12 […]