Indian Naval Ship Trikand, mission deployed for Anti-Piracy Operations, is participating in the maiden IN – EUNAVFOR Joint Naval Exercise in the Gulf of Aden commencing.
Seafarers’ Charity Stella Maris Joins Call To End Piracy Threat In Gulf Of Guinea
Global maritime charity Stella Maris has signed up to the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to eradicating the scourge of piracy.
EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia: Mandate Extended Until 31 March 2019
The Council extended the mandate of the EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia until 31 March 2019.
Photos: EU Naval Force and Indian Maritime Cooperation
On 4th October, the Italian Flagship ITS Fasan conducted joint manoeuvres, known as a PASSEX, with the Indian Navy ship INS Trishul off the coast of Galmadug, Somalia.
Photos: EU NAVFOR Italian Warship ITS Espero Conducts RAS With USNS Laramie
Conducting a RAS at sea enables EU NAVFOR warships to remain on patrol for longer periods to help deter potential pirate attacks and keep seafarers safe.
EU NAVFOR Supports Best Management Practices For Protection Against Somalia Piracy
20% of global trade passing through the Gulf of Aden, EU NAVFOR gives considerable effort to safeguarding trade through this strategic area.
Italian Navy Frigate ITS Espero Joins EU Naval Force Off Coast Of Somalia
On Saturday 25th March the Italian Navy Maestrale class frigate, ITS Espero, joined the EU Naval Force off the coast of Somalia.
Photos: EU Naval Force Warships Conduct Counter-Piracy Patrols Off Coast Somalia
During the past week the EU Naval Force Spanish flagship, ESPS Galicia, and French frigate, FS Courbet, have conducted combined counter-piracy patrols off the coast of Somalia.
EU Marks Eight Years Of Counter-Piracy Commitment
This week the EU is marking eight years since it launched its first ever maritime military operation, EU NAVFOR Somalia – Operation Atalanta.