Leaders of the tactical group of the Ocean Shield operation discussed the operation results aboard the Ukrainian frigate Hetman Sahaydachnyi in relation to the rotation term completion.
The parties analyzed the interoperability and summarized the joint work during this counter-piracy operation.
Commodore Henning Amundsen, commander of tactical group, stressed:
“Since the Ukrainian national contingent has joined the operation, we haven’t had any pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden. Your crew is well motivated and uses their best efforts in the counter-piracy operations.”
Commodore wished the Ukrainian personnel good luck in Ocean Shield and Atalanta operations.
Now, the ship stays in the open sea and continues its routine activities.
[mappress] Press Release, December 3, 2013; Image: Ukrainian MoD