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News Archive - December 2015

Commanding Officer of ESPS Victoria Presenting a Gift to the Force Commander

Operation Atalanta’s Force Commander Visits Spanish Warship ESPS Victoria

December 16, 2015 - 15:03

On Thursday 10 December 2015, Operation Atalanta’s Force Commander, Rear Admiral Stefano Barbieri, visited Spanish warship, ESPS Victoria. Whilst berthed in Salalah in Oman, the commanding officer of ESPS Victoria, Commander Fernando José Suarez Fonseca, welcomed the Force Commander on board. During the visit the Force Commander was given a tour of the ship and […]

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German MPA Returning To Djibouti After A Patrol

German Maritime Patrol Aircraft Detachment Returns Home After Successful Deployment with Operation Atalanta

December 16, 2015 - 14:08

On Friday 11 December 2015, the German Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) detachment departed Operation Atalanta. During the three months with Operation Atalanta, the German crew conducted surveillance operations along the Somali coastline in areas where pirates have been known to operate. The German air crew flew more than 300 operational flying hours and […]

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Gift exchange in the flag mess

Operation Atalanta’s Flagship Hosts Japanese Navy

December 15, 2015 - 17:10

On Wednesday 8 December 2015, Operation Atalanta’s flagship, ITS Carabiniere hosted members of the Japanese Escort Division 3 during a port visit to Salalah. Force Commander, Rear Admiral Stefano Barbieri welcomed onboard ITS Carabiniere, Commander of the Japanese Escort Division 3, Captain Takeshi Yoshioka and Commanding Officer of JDS Suzunami, Commander Masanori Amemiya. During the […]

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Handover Ceremony of the Lithuanian Maritime Protection Teams on board the WFP Ship

Lithuanian Maritime Protection Teams Hand Over After Six Months Deployment with Operation Atalanta

December 15, 2015 - 16:42

On Tuesday 15 December 2015, the Lithuanian maritime protection team that has been embarked in World Food Programme (WFP) vessel, MV Douro, since the start of August, handed over their important role to a new Lithuanian crew. The out-going team had spent more than 100 days at sea on board MV Douro, providing the vessel […]

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Rear Admiral Barbieri presenting Rear Admiral Manjiang with an EUNAVFOR plaque

EU Naval Force Welcomes Rear Admiral Wu Manjiang from Chinese Navy on board ITS Carabiniere

December 14, 2015 - 13:59

On Monday 7 December 2015, Operation Atalanta’s Force Commander, Rear Admiral Barbieri, welcomed the Commander of the Chinese counter-piracy Escort Task Group 573, Rear Admiral Wu Manjiang, on board ITS Carabiniere. Rear Admiral Manjiang was accompanied by Commander Wang Kai, the commanding officer of Escort Task Group 573’s flagship, PLANS Liohzou. Following a tour of the […]

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ITS Carabiniere Crew Observing the SNV Al Bat'nah

Operation Atalanta’s Flagship ITS Carabiniere Trains with Royal Navy of Oman

December 14, 2015 - 13:41

On Friday 11 December 2015, ITS Carabiniere conducted maritime training with the Royal Navy of Oman. During the training, crew members from ITS Carabiniere and the Royal Navy of Oman warship, SNV Al Bat’nah, carried out close quarters and towing manoeuvres, as well as refuelling at sea and helicopter operations. Operation Atalanta regularly trains with […]

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ITS Carabiniere and FGS Erfurt Side by Side

Operation Atalanta’s German Warship FGS Erfurt Welcomes Force Commander

December 14, 2015 - 10:24

On Thursday 3 December 2015, German warship, FGS Erfurt, welcomed on board Operation Atalanta’s Force Commander, Rear Admiral Stefano Barbieri. This was the first visit by the Force Commander to FGS Erfurt.  He was welcomed on board by the ship’s commanding officer, Commander Robert Schmidt. During the visit they discussed the on-going counter-piracy operation, maritime […]

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FGS Erfurt Successfully Escorted WFP Ship

Operation Atalanta Warship Completes Successful Escort of World Food Programme Vessel in the Gulf of Aden to Protect it from Pirate Attack

December 7, 2015 - 13:05

On Thursday 3 December 2015, German warship, FGS Erfurt, completed the successful escort of World Food Programme (WFP) vessel, MV Eleni K, across the Gulf of Aden. FGS Erfurt escorted the WFP vessel from Berbera to the port of Aden in Yemen, providing protection from any potential pirate attack during the 140 nautical mile journey. […]

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ITS Carabiniere on the Port Side of USNS Laramie Preparing for Replenishment at Sea

US Navy Ship Supports EU Naval Force Ships Off The Coast Of Somalia

December 7, 2015 - 11:28

On Thursday 3 December 2015, Operation Atalanta’s flagship, ITS Carabiniere met up with USNS Laramie off the coast of Somalia to replenish fuel and stores. Prior to the replenishment at sea (RAS), ITS Carabiniere had completed an escort of UN FAO vessel, MV Kestrel, to protect it from any potential pirate attack as it deployed […]

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Operation Atalanta Force Commander Celebrating Romania's Great Union Day with Commander Valentin Gavrila

Operation Atalanta’s Force Headquarters Celebrates Romania’s Great Union Day

December 2, 2015 - 16:28

On Tuesday 01 December 2015, members of Operation Atalanta’s Force Headquarters (FHQ) on board ITS Carabiniere took the opportunity to celebrate Romania’s 97th Great Union Day, known as Ziua Marii Uniri. As a contributing nation to Operation Atalanta, Romania is strongly committed to the counter-piracy mission and currently has Navy Officer, Commander Valentin Gavrila serving […]

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