European Union Naval Force Somalia (Northwood)
Website: http://www.eunavfor.eu/
July 28
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Somalia: Pirates Anchor FV Naham 3 Close to Somali Shoreline [press release]
On Saturday 27 July, a helicopter from an EU Naval Force warship overflew the pirate controlled fishing vessel Naham 3 and was able to confirm that the fishing vessel had become... Read more »
July 26
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Somalia: EU Warships Conduct Friendly Visits With Regional Seafarers [press release]
Whilst patrolling the seas off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden, EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta warships often visit regional cargo and fishing... Read more »
July 24
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Flagship Holds Operation Atalanta Medal Ceremony [press release]
During their recent port visit to Djibouti, the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) flagship, NRP Álvares Cabral held a medal ceremony on board. The ceremony was presided over by the... Read more »
July 23
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Somalia: Spanish Maritime Aircrew Achieve 5000 Flying Hours With EU Naval Force Operation Atalanta [press release]
On Friday 19 July 2013, the Spanish Maritime Air 'P3 Orion' Detachment, operating as part of the European Union's counter piracy Operation Atalanta, reached its 5,000 flying hours... Read more »
July 19
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Somalia: New EU Naval Force Deputy Operation Commander [press release]
On 19 July 2013, Read Admiral Eric Dupont (French Navy) handed over the role of Deputy Operation Commander (DCOM) of the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia - Operation... Read more »
July 18
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Helicopter Overflies MV Albedo and FV Naham 3 [press release]
Last week EU Naval Force confirmed that the Malaysian flagged Motor Vessel, MV Albedo, held by armed pirates in an anchorage close to the Somali coast since November 2010, had sunk... Read more »
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Welcomes Chinese Pla Navy Counter Piracy Admiral to Portuguese Flagship [press release]
On Thursday 11 July, Commodore Jorge Novo Palma, who is the Force Commander embarked in the EU Naval Force's counter piracy flagship, NRP Álvares Cabral, welcomed on board... Read more »
July 10
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Somalia: MV Albedo Lifeboats Sighted On Somali Beach [press release]
Earlier this week, EU Naval Force confirmed that the Malaysian flagged Motor Vessel MV Albedo, held by armed pirates in an anchorage close to the Somali coast since November 2010,... Read more »
July 09
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Somalia: Malaysian Vessel Held By Somali Pirates Sinks in Rough Seas
EU Naval Force can confirm that the Malaysian flagged Motor Vessel MV Albedo, held by armed pirates at an anchorage close to the Somali Coast, has sunk in rough seas. Read more »
July 08
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Somalia: Ship Sinks After Being Held by Pirates for Two Years [press release]
EU Naval Force can confirm that the Malaysian flagged Motor Vessel MV Albedo, held by armed pirates at an anchorage close to the Somali Coast, has sunk in rough seas. Read more »
July 04
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Somalia: EU Naval Force and Nato Commanders Meet At Sea [press release]
On 3 July 2013, whilst conducting counter-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, the Force Commander of the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR), Commodore Jorge Novo Palma, met... Read more »
July 01
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Counter Piracy Warships FS Guépratte and NRP Álvares Cabral Meet At Sea Off Somali Coast [press release]
Last week, whilst operating off the coast of Somalia, EU Naval Force flagship Portuguese Frigate NRP Álvares Cabral and French frigate FS Guépratte both conducted a... Read more »
June 27
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Somalia: Finnish EU Naval Force Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment Keeps Skills Sharp During Deployment [press release]
The Finnish Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment (AVPD), deployed with the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta since March 2013, is tasked with the protection... Read more »
June 25
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Hosts Meeting Between European Union and Somali Federal Govt [press release]
On Monday 24 June a meeting was held on board the EU Naval Force Portuguese flagship NRP Alvares Cabral, between members of the Somali Federal Government (SFG) and representatives... Read more »
June 24
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Somalia: The European Union and the Somali Federal Government Strengthen Ties [press release]
Today, members of the Somali Federal Government flew on board the EU Naval Force Portuguese flagship, NRP Alvares Cabral, at sea off Mogadishu. They held talks with the EU Special... Read more »
June 23
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Mozambique: EU Naval Force Strengthens Cooperation With Mozambique [press release]
Between 17- 21 of June 2013, the EU Naval Force Portuguese flagship, NRP Álvares Cabral, visited the port of Pemba in Mozambique. Given the strong relations that exist... Read more »
June 12
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Kenya: EU Naval Force Flagship NRP Alvares Cabral Continues Strong Relationship With the World Food Programme [press release]
During a recent port visit to Mombasa the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta flagship NRP Álvares Cabral hosted representatives from the World Food... Read more »
June 11
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Kenya: EU Naval Force Strengthens Maritime Links With Kenyan Authorities [press release]
Between 6th and 10th June, the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) flagship NRP Álvares Cabral visited Mombasa, Kenya. During the visit the EU NAVFOR Force Commander, Commodore Jorge... Read more »
June 10
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Tanzania: Tanzanian Coast Guard and EU Naval Force Warship FS Nivôse Conduct Boarding Procedures Training [press release]
On June 3rd, during a port visit to Dar Es Salaam, French frigate, FS Nivôse organised local maritime capacity building (LMCB) training with the Tanzanian Navy. This training... Read more »
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Tanzania: EU Naval Force Helps to Strengthen Cooperation With the Tanzanian Navy [press release]
Between 30-31 May 2013, the crew from French Navy frigate FS Guépratte, which is part of the EU's counter piracy task force, conducted cooperation activities with the... Read more »
June 06
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Somalia: Indian Sailors Safe After Pirate Attack [press release]
Fourteen Indian sailors are now safe, after pirates, who took control of their cargo vessel yesterday morning (5 June 2013) in the Gulf of Aden, abandoned the attack hours later... Read more »
June 04
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Warship Hswms Carlskrona Conducts Evidence Handling Training With Seychellois Coastguard [press release]
During a port visit to the Seychelles, EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) warship HSwMS Carlskrona conducted evidence handling training with the Seychellois Coastguard. Read more »
May 31
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Somalia: EU Navfor Force Commander Visits Fs Nivôse for Operational Update At Sea Off the Somali Coast [press release]
Earlier this week EU NAVFOR Force Commander, Commodore Jorge Novo Palma and a delegation from the EU counter piracy flagship, NRP Alvares Cabral, 'cross-decked' to French warship... Read more »
May 29
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Seychelles: EU Naval Force Flagship and the Seychelles Coast Guard Work Together to Reinforce Maritime Safety and Security [press release]
Whilst alongside Port Victoria in the Seychelles, naval staff from EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Flagship NRP Álvares Cabral and the Seychellois Coast Guard came together on... Read more »
May 28
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Somalia: Spanish Warship ESPS Rayo Completes Successful Counter Piracy Deployment With EU Naval Force [press release]
Spanish Navy Oceanic Patrol Vessel ESPS Rayo has completed a successful deployment with Operation Atalanta, having spent 85 days as part of the EU Naval Force off the coast of... Read more »
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