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EU Parliament Members Visit EU NAVFOR’s Operational Headquarters
On May 2nd, members of the European Parliament Sub Committee on Security and Defence visited the Operational Headquarters of the European Union’s counter piracy mission – Operation Atalanta. The Sub Committee visitors were briefed on the role of the EU Naval Force Somalia, and given an update on the
NRP Alvares Cabral Exercises Fast-Rope Insertion on WFP Vessel
The flagship of the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR), NRP Alvares Cabral has conducted a fast-rope insertion exercise on a World Food Programme (WFP) vessel, providing the opportunity for Portuguese sailors to meet their Finnish colleagues embarked on the WFP ship as an Autonomous Vessel Protection Detach
EU NAVFOR Protects WFP Shipments to Somalia
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 2013, WFP aims to bring humanitarian assistance to an estimated population of 1.56 million in Somalia. Since the beginni
EU NAVFOR Deputy Operation Commander Arrives in Seychelles
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 EUCAP NESTOR Seychelles Office. During the visit Rear Admiral Dupont conducted joint talks with the Head of Mission of EU
EUCAP NESTOR, EU NAVFOR, and Seychelles CG Hold Combined Counter-Piracy Exercise
EUCAP Nestor, EU Naval Force, and the Seychelles Coast Guard carried out a joint counter-piracy exercise in the Seychelles on 26 April. The exercise involved a mock interception of a suspected pirate skiff in Seychelles waters by the combined efforts of EU NAVFOR and the Seychelles Coast Guard. The
Force Commander of EU NAVFOR Visits ESPS Rayo
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 meet Rayo’s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Commander Rafael Hernandez Rodriguez, and his crew. During the short visit Rayo’
UK: Royal Navy Reservist Donates His Training Bounty
A Royal Navy Reservist has donated his training bounty to the Trowbridge Sea Cadet unit. On the 15th April Able Seaman James Savory of HMS Flying Fox made a donation of £250 to Trowbridge Sea Cadet Unit Training Ship (TS) Achilles. The name Achilles dates back to Leander Class Frigates that served d
EU NAVFOR Officer Lieutenant Commander Honoured by Djiboutian Prime Minister
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 the National Order of 27th of June for his outstanding service and assistance given to the Djiboutian Authorities during
Australia: New Vessel from Gardline
Gardline has worked closely with naval architects MMD and ship builder Strategic Marine – who will build the vessel – all three companies being located in the Perth area of Western Australia. Brief Specifications: LOA 40m, breadth 11.5m, draft 2.4m, twin main engines and bowthruster, accommodation f
HSwMS Carlskrona Conducts Medical Evacuation Exercise
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 resources, the ships in the operation need to rely on the medical competence at sea. The Swedish warship HSwMS Carlskrona has
Laboe Naval Memorial Honours Royal Australian Navy Sailor Lost at Sea
On Friday, the Australian Military Representative to NATO and the EU, Rear Admiral Allan Du Toit, attended a service at the Naval Memorial Commemorative Hall in Laboe, Germany, to help launch a display honouring Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Ronald Allan Heffernan MacDonald DSM, who was lost a
Top News of The Week of Apr 15 – Apr 21, 2013
Australian Navy’s New LHD Takes Shape A high precision Enerpac SyncHoist system has been successfully deployed by heavy lift and transport specialists Universal Cranes to ensure optimum accuracy and safety in the hoisting and positioning of key components of one of the largest ships ever built for t
Spanish Navy Hosts Multinational Mine Hunting Exercise
A multinational mine hunting exercise has taken place off the coast of Spain involving ships from Spain, France, Turkey and the Royal Navy. MINEX 13-1 tested NATO forces against a variety of threats such as fast attack craft and terrorist drones whilst dealing with a complex mine counter-measures ba
Swedish OPV HSwMS Carlskrona Keeps Close Eye on Pirates
Having joined the EU Naval Force just over a week ago, the crew from Swedish Ocean Patrol Vessel HSwMS Carlskrona has been busy conducting counter piracy patrols. And it was during one of these patrols last Friday that the ship’s helicopter saw a skiff being launched from the Somali coast. Having pa