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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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Russian warship supports EU NAVFOR and the World Food Programme

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...

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French air defence destroyer JEAN BART joins EU NAVFOR

French air defence destroyer JEAN BART joins EU NAVFOR

The French air defence destroyer JEAN BART has joined the EU NAVFOR Task Force for the period 20th to 31st July.  She...

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EU NAVFOR delegation visits Yemeni Coastguard and Navy

EU NAVFOR delegation visits Yemeni Coastguard and Navy

  A delegation from EU NAVFOR Force Headquarters made a successful visit to the Chief of the Yemeni Coast Guard and...

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Deputy Commander EU NAVFOR visits Djibouti

Deputy Commander EU NAVFOR visits Djibouti

  Rear Admiral Bartolome Bauzá, Deputy Commander of EU NAVFOR Somalia -Operation ATALANTA, paid a recent visit to Djibouti to meet...

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UK Navy Chief visits EU NAVFOR Headquarters

UK Navy Chief visits EU NAVFOR Headquarters

Today, Thursday 4 March 2010, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope KCB OBE ADC, the First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy...

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EU NAVFOR hosts Chinese delegation

EU NAVFOR hosts Chinese delegation

On the afternoon of 2 March, EU NAVFOR hosted a visit by the Major General Li Ning, Defence Counsellor Chinese...

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Pirate Activity Remains High In The Gulf Of Aden

Pirate Activity Remains High In The Gulf Of Aden

Recent photographic evidence from anti piracy coalition forces show that pirates continue to roam the International Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC)...

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EU NAVFOR Supports NATO In Rescue Operation In IRTC

EU NAVFOR Supports NATO In Rescue Operation In IRTC

Early on the morning of 5 Feb 2010, the M/V ARIELLA came under attack from Somali pirates who were able...

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Hijacked M/V NAVIOS APOLLON Arrives Off Somalia

Hijacked M/V NAVIOS APOLLON Arrives Off Somalia

In the evening of 28 December, the Panama flagged (Greek owned) Bulk Carrier, the MV NAVIOS APOLLON, was hijacked approximately...

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EU NAVFOR Humanitarian Effort Saves Life at Sea

EU NAVFOR Humanitarian Effort Saves Life at Sea

On the 25 of December, EU NAVFOR  French warship COMMANDANT L’HERMINIER  handed over 7 castaways to Somali Authorities in the waters...

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