Posts by EU NAVFOR Public Affairs Office

Russian warship supports EU NAVFOR and the World Food Programme

On 26 July, the Russian destroyer ADMIRAL LEVCHENKO began escorting a World Food Programme (WFP) shipment, in support of EU NAVFOR. Force Commander Jan Thörnqvist said:  “This is a clear demonstration of the excellent co-operation between our European Task Force 465 and the Russian Navy”.  EU NAVFOR welcomes the involvement of the Russian...

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Industry Best Management Practices Version 3, a real step forward in self-protection for Merchant Ships.

Industry Best Management Practices Version 3, a real step forward in self-protection for Merchant Ships.

      Best Management Practices 3 (BMP3) is now available for the public in booklets and on www.mschoa.org....

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MT MOTIVATOR hijacked in the southern Red Sea

MT MOTIVATOR hijacked in the southern Red Sea

In the early hours of 4 July, the MT Motivator reported it was under small arms...

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Dutch LPD-ship JOHAN DE WITT was a true Force multiplier for EU NAVFOR

Dutch LPD-ship JOHAN DE WITT was a true Force multiplier for EU NAVFOR

  After two and a half months of intense duty in EU NAVFOR the Royal Netherlands Ship...

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Hijacking of MV Golden Blessing in the Gulf of Aden

Hijacking of MV Golden Blessing in the Gulf of Aden

        In the early hours of 28 June, pirates took control of the MV Golden Blessing approximately 90...

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Force Commander Jan Thörnqvist in mid-term: “EU NAVFOR new tactics have reduced pirate attacks”

Force Commander Jan Thörnqvist in mid-term: “EU NAVFOR new tactics have reduced pirate attacks”

“EU NAVFOR’s new tactic has been successful, we are disrupting more suspected pirates near the coast,...

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EU NAVFOR conducts regional training with the YEMENI Coast Guard

EU NAVFOR conducts regional training with the YEMENI Coast Guard

  EU NAVFOR ship HNLMS JOHAN DE WITT conducted a training package for 50 members of the...

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EU NAVFOR proactive tactics proving successful in the Gulf of Aden

EU NAVFOR proactive tactics proving successful in the Gulf of Aden

Today’s boarding of a suspected pirate skiff once again showed that the proactive tactics of the...

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High Representative Catherine Ashton congratulates Major General Buster Howes

High Representative Catherine Ashton congratulates Major General Buster Howes

Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, congratulated Major General...

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New Operation Commander

New Operation Commander

On 14 June 2010, Rear Admiral Hudson Peter Hudson CBE handed over the responsibility of Operation...

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UK Flagged MV ASIAN GLORY released

UK Flagged MV ASIAN GLORY released

On 11 June 2010, a ransom drop was made to the pirate group holding the merchant...

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