Tag: operation atalanta

  • Op Atalanta renewed

    Renewed mandate until 2020. EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta: ‘Mandate continues, Business as usual’ EU NAVFOR is pleased to confirm that following the decision from the Council of the European Union […]

  • Somali piracy: 10 years on

    After Somali piracy, is sailing the Western Indian Ocean safe again? Sailors from the French Navy ship “La Somme” board a small craft after a pirate attack on a French […]

  • Somali suspects charged

    Suspected Pirate (out of) Action Group members charged. Somali Pirates Detained by EU NAVFOR charged in the Seychelles The Seychellois Attorney General announced on 18 December that six Somali nationals apprehended […]

  • EUNAVFOR marks 9th anniversary

    This anniversary comes soon after EU NAVFOR successfully apprehended, detained and transferred suspected pirates. EUNAVFOR Ninth Anniversary Friday 8th December 2017 marks the ninth anniversary of EU Naval Force Somalia’s Operation […]

  • CMF & EUNAVFOR ops

    Increase in piracy reports in 2017 means more visible presence. CTF 150 and EUNAVFOR Collaborate in Gulf of Aden Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and EU NAVFOR Task Forces have conducted […]

  • Suspected pirates transferred

    Men captured after series of incidents. 6 suspected Somali pirates transferred to Seychelles for possible trial By: Daniel Laurence Edited by: Betymie Bonnelame (Seychelles News Agency) – Six suspected Somali pirates […]

  • Somali pirates arrested

    Recent series of incidents sees arrests. EUNAVFOR’s Italian ship Virginio Fasan Chases and Captures Suspected Pirates EU NAVFOR Somalia’s Flagship, the Italian vessel ITS Virginio Fasan, has apprehended six suspected pirates […]

  • EUNAVFOR trains CG

    Clan and militia fighting in Galmadug could see pirate gangs slip back in to region. ESPS Rayo welcomes Galmadug Coast Guard Operation Atalanta sailors have been working alongside the Galmadug […]

  • Swedish troops for EUNAVFOR

    Thirty-four Swedish soldiers are heading to east Africa as part of international efforts to prevent attacks from Somali pirates. Swedish soldiers to fend off pirates near Somalia The soldiers, from […]

  • Italy takes lead at EUNAVFOR

    Spanish Navy concludes successful tour with EUNAVFOR. Spain Hands Over Force Command to Italy During Ceremony on board ESPS Galicia in Djibouti Port On Thursday 27 July 2017 Rear Admiral […]