European Union Naval Force Somalia (Northwood)
Website: http://www.eunavfor.eu/
May 16
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Somalia: EU Navfor Force Commander Bids Farewell to French Navy Ships [press release]
During their final patrol with the EU's counter piracy mission - Operation Atalanta, the French Landing Helicopter Dock, FS Tonnerre and Destroyer FS Georges Leygues, rendezvoused... Read more »
May 14
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Somalia: French Naval Ship Escorts Food Aid Ship to Safety [press release]
On 10 May, French EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) ship FS Nivôse completed a nine day escort of a World Food Programme (WFP) chartered vessel. The WFP ship was escorted from... Read more »
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Somalia: Piracy Threat Contained, Not Over - EU Naval Commander [press release]
The Operation Commander of the EU Naval Force, Rear Admiral Bob Tarrant, has issued a renewed warning that Somali pirates are still determined to get out to sea and, if presented... Read more »
May 13
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Djibouti: EU Naval Force Warship Conducts Fire-Fighting Training With Djiboutian Coastguard [press release]
During a recent visit to Djibouti, EU Naval Force warship HSwMS Carlskrona conducted fire-fighting training with five members of the Djiboutian coastguard. Read more »
May 10
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Djibouti: Swedish Defence Minister Welcomed On Board Hswms Carlskrona in Djibouti [press release]
During HSwMS Carlskrona's recent visit to Djibouti, the Commanding Officer, Commander Mathias Jansson, was delighted to welcome on board Swedish Defence Minister, Karin... Read more »
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Spanish Maritime Patrol Aircraft Delivers Equipment to Dutch Frigate At Sea Off the Coast of Somalia [press release]
On May 4 2013 the EU Naval Force Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft from the Spanish Air Force and based in Djibouti, flew far out to sea to the Dutch frigate HNLMS De... Read more »
May 9
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Somalia: EU Welcomes Somali Defence Minister, Delegation to EU Naval Force Operational HQ [press release]
Earlier today the Somali Defence Minister and members of the Somali Cabinet visited the EU Naval Force Operation Headquarters in London. In view of the EU's comprehensive approach... Read more »
May 6
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Somalia: EU Navfor Warship HSwMS Carlskrona Conducts Medical Evacuation [press release]
Earlier this week HSwMS Carlskrona was contacted by the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Force Commander on board the flagship of the operation the Portuguese warship NRP Álvares... Read more »
May 5
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Ship Fs Nivose Conducts Training With the Djiboutian Coastguard [press release]
During a port visit to Djibouti EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Ship FS Nivose lead a Local Maritime Capacity Building (LMCB) training exercise with the Djiboutian coastguard. After... Read more »
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Somalia: European Sub-Committee Members Visit EU Naval Headquarters [press release]
Earlier today members of the European Parliament Sub Committee on Security and Defence visited the Operational Headquarters of the European Union's counter piracy mission -... Read more »
April 30
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Protects World Food Programme Shipments At Sea [press release]
Protecting World Food Programme (WFP) shipments to Somalia is a core task for EU Naval Force Somalia; ensuring the safe transportation of humanitarian aid to the Somali people. In... Read more »
April 29
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Seychelles: EU Naval Force Deputy Operation Commander Visits Seychelles [press release]
The Deputy Operation Commander (DCOM) of EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR), Rear Admiral Eric Dupont recently visited the Republic of the Seychelles in support of the opening of the new... Read more »
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Somalia: Force Commander Visits EU Naval Force Patrol Vessel Esps Rayo [press release]
On 24 April the Force Commander of the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta, Commodore Jorge Novo Palma, visited ESPS Rayo. It was the first time to personally... Read more »
April 26
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Seychelles: Eucap Nestor, EU Naval Force, and Local Coast Guard Hold Combinded Counter-Piracy Exercise [press release]
EUCAP Nestor, EU Naval Force, and the Seychelles Coast Guard carried out a joint counter-piracy exercise in the Seychelles on 26 April. Read more »
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Warship FGs Augsburg Enhances Maritime Capability and Counter Piracy Training for Djiboutian Navy [press release]
Training support to help boost the Horn of Africa regional states' maritime security and counter piracy capabilities is very much part of the European Union's counter piracy... Read more »
April 24
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Somalia: EU Naval Force Warship HSwMS Carlskrona Conducts Medical Evacuation Exercise [press release]
Participation in the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Operation Atalanta, off the coast of Somalia, is not without risk. When operating far away from hospitals and other necessary... Read more »
April 23
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Djibouti: EU Naval Force Officer Honoured By Djiboutian Prime Minister [press release]
On Saturday 6 April Djiboutian Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed graciously awarded Lieutenant Commander Luc de Saint Sernin (French Navy) the rank and dignity of Knight of... Read more »
April 10
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Somalia: Spanish Warship ESPS Numancia Starts Her Second Deployment With the EU Naval Force [press release]
ESPS Numancia joined the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta on Saturday 6 April. The Spanish frigate belongs to the 41st Escort Squadron and this is the second... Read more »
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Somalia: Dutch Prime Minister, Defence Minister and Chief of Defence Visit Dutch Frigate Deployed With the EU Naval Force [press release]
On Saturday 6 April Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited frigate HNLMS De Ruyter which is currently deployed with the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta off... Read more »
April 9
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Somalia: Portuguese Frigate Nrp Álvares Cabral Takes Over Duties As EU Naval Force Flag Ship [press release]
The Portuguese Frigate NRP Álvares Cabral joined the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia - Operation Atalanta on 6 April 2013, in Djibouti. Read more »
April 6
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Somalia: Portuguese Commodore Jorge Palma Takes Command of the EU Naval Force Units As the New Force Commander [press release]
On 6 April 2013, Commodore Jorge Palma (Portuguese Navy) took over as Force Commander of the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta from Rear Admiral Pedro Garcia De... Read more »
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Somalia: Swedish Ocean Patrol Vessel HSWMS Carlskrona Joins EU Naval Force [press release]
Swedish Ocean Patrol Vessel (OPV) HSwMS Carlskrona joined the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia - Operation Atalanta on 6 April 2013, in Djibouti. Read more »
April 5
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Somalia: EU Naval Force and Combined Maritime Forces Strengthen Cooperation to Work Together Against Piracy [press release]
On 3 April 2013, whilst on counter piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, Rear Admiral Pedro García de Paredes, who is the Force Commander of EU NAVFOR, met with the Commander... Read more »
April 4
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Djibouti: EU Naval Force Warship FGs Karlsruhe Hands Over Counter Piracy Duties to Sister Ship FGs Augsburg in Djibouti [press release]
On 3 April, German Frigate FGS Karlsruhe handed over counter piracy duties to her sister ship FGS Augsburg in a ceremony held in the port of Djibouti following a successful 5 month... Read more »
March 29
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Somalia: HNLMS De Ruyter Refuels At Sea From USNS Medgar Evers [press release]
Whilst operating in the Gulf of Aden as a part of the EU Naval Force counter-piracy mission, Operation Atalanta, the Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter has refueled from the US... Read more »
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