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Swedish Coast Guard’s first mission for EU NAVFOR

On Monday 8th March, the Swedish Coast guard Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) conducted its first formal mission for EU NAVFOR’s anti piracy operation – Atalanta. During the next four months one of the Swedish Coast Guard aircraft, a DASH 8, will monitor the waters off the coast of Somalia providing the Force Commander...

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EU NAVFOR and NATO assist released Dhow – Hijacked M/V Asian Glory uplifts pirates from Hijacked Dhow Faize Osamani

EU NAVFOR and NATO assist released Dhow – Hijacked M/V Asian Glory uplifts pirates from Hijacked Dhow Faize Osamani

The hijacked M/V Asian Glory put to sea on Friday 29 January from the Somali coast and headed south to rendezvous...

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Bulk Carrier Filitsa released by pirates

Bulk Carrier Filitsa released by pirates

The Bulk Carrier Filitsa, hijacked in the Somali Basin on 11 November 2009, has been released after payment of a...

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EU NAVFOR wins Lloyd’s List Innovation Award

EU NAVFOR wins Lloyd’s List Innovation Award

On Wednesday 9 September, the winners of the Lloyd’s List Global Awards were presented wtih their trophies at the...

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Unprecented Coordination against piracy at sea

Unprecented Coordination against piracy at sea

July, 19th., three separate Task Forces with different mandates have proven that the international community stands shoulder to shoulder in...

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Piracy cooperation – Kenyon officials meet Anti Piracy Operational Commander of the EU NAVAL FORCE 22 Jul 09

Piracy cooperation – Kenyon officials meet Anti Piracy Operational Commander of the EU NAVAL FORCE 22 Jul 09

Tuesday 21 July, Rear Admiral Peter Hudson, Operational Commander of the EU Naval Force – Atalanta (Anti Piracy Operation) visited...

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News in Brief: Unprecedented Cooperation and coordination at every level

News in Brief: Unprecedented Cooperation and coordination at every level

Vice Admiral “Bill” Gortney, Commander US Naval Forces Central Command visited the European Union Naval Force Operation Headquarters today, 16 July...

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EU NAVFOR shadowing pirates

EU NAVFOR shadowing pirates

After the unsuccessful attack of a Liberian flagged oil tanker earlier this morning, EU NAVFOR units have tracked down and...

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An Unsuccessful attack

An Unsuccessful attack

A 265.000-ton tanker, flying the flag of Liberia, was attacked this morning by probable Somali pirates in the western part of...

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EU NAVFOR wins management Award for operating www.mschoa.eu

EU NAVFOR wins management Award for operating www.mschoa.eu

On 10 June, the winners of the Safety at Sea International Awards 2009 were presented their trophies at the Hotel...

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New Atalanta Deputy Operation Commander

New Atalanta Deputy Operation Commander

Today, 5 June 2009, Rear Admiral Jean Pierre Labonne (French Navy) handed over the responsibility of Deputy Operation Commander...

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