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  • ESPS Tornado Joins Operation Atalanta

    On Tuesday 3 December, Spanish Ocean Patrol Vessel, ESPS Tornado joined the European Union’s counter piracy task force operating off the coast of Somalia.  Spanish Warship ESPS Tornado Joins European […]

  • Lithuania hands over duties

    On Saturday 1 December, an EU Naval Force Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment (AVPD) handover ceremony was held in Djibouti between Lithuanian and Serbian Forces. Lithuania Hands Over EU Naval Force […]

  • ESPS Meteoro Completes Four Month Tour

    Spanish warship ESPS Meteoro has successfully completed its four month participation in the European Union Naval Force Somalia counter piracy operation, Operation Atalanta.  ESPS Meteoro Completes Four Month Operational Tour […]

  • Last Replenishment At Sea

    On Thursday 28 November EU Naval Force warship, ESPS Meteoro made its ninth and last replenishment at sea (RAS) with the logistic American ship USNS Joshua Humphries. Last Replenishment At […]

  • EU – Chinese Counter Piracy Relations

    “The Chinese LPD has similar tasks and capabilities as HNLMS Johan de Witt. The large dock is particularly impressive and the ship’s company was very motivated and professional.” EU Naval […]

  • Search And Rescue Exercise At Sea

    This type of exercise ensures that the ship’s company and the helicopter crew remain at the top of their game when on operations. EU Naval Force Warship ESPS Meteoro Conducts […]

  • Refuelled At Sea

    In the early morning of Tuesday, EU Naval Force warship ITS Libeccio carried out a replenishment at sea with the American auxiliary ship, USNS Arctic. EU Naval Force Italian Ship […]

  • Cutlass Express

    EU Naval Force ships HNLMS Johan de Witt and RFA Lyme Bay have participated in the US led international exercise ‘Cutlass Express’. EU Naval Force Ships HNLMS Johan De Witt […]

  • Somaliland Coast Guard

    During the past week, two European Union missions have worked together on two operations for the benefit of the Somaliland Coast Guard. European Union Delivers Vehicles And Training For Somaliland […]

  • ITS Libeccio Provides Medical Assistance At Sea

    The Italian Frigate ITS Libeccio, which is currently deployed with the European Union Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta, has provided medical assistance to a dhow in need of help near […]