Earlier this month, Captain Yu Byeong-Joo, Commander Republic of Korea Naval Escort Task Group, visited NATO Operation OCEAN SHIELD Task Force Commander (CTF-508), Rear Admiral Eugénio Diaz del Rio, on board his flagship to discuss counter-piracy activities.
The Republic of Korea destroyer ROKS KANG GAM CHAN and the Spanish frigate ESPS CRISTÓBAL COLÓN are currently deployed in the Indian Ocean, conducting counter-piracy operations.
Captain Yu and members from his staff arrived via the ROKS’ helicopter and were welcomed on board COLÓN, while a delegation from the Spanish warship returned aboard the helicopter to visit the ROKS destroyer.
During his stay on board the CTF-508 flagship, Captain Yu was briefed on current counter-piracy activities and the capabilities of the newest Spanish AEGIS frigate.
The delegation toured the ship while both ships conducted several manoeuvring and tactical exercises.
“We have enjoyed a good working relationship with the Republic of Korea Navy during this deployment, and I want to continue to build upon those efforts with the Group’s new commander,” said Rear Admiral Diaz del Rio.
[mappress] Press Release, April 15, 2014, Image: NATO ACO