Somali Basin

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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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ASIAN GLORY Remains In The Hands Of Pirates

ASIAN GLORY Remains In The Hands Of Pirates

The UK Flagged M/V ASIAN GLORY, hijacked on 1 January in the Somali Basin, is understood to have put to...

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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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Pirates release Greek Crude Oil Tanker M/V Maran Centaurus

Pirates release Greek Crude Oil Tanker M/V Maran Centaurus

On 18 January 2010, the Greek crude Oil Tanker M/V MARAN CENTAURUS was released outside Haradere off the coast of...

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Hijacked M/V ASIAN GLORY Arrives Off Somalia

Hijacked M/V ASIAN GLORY Arrives Off Somalia

On the late afternoon of 1 January, UK Flagged M/V ASIAN GLORY (a vehicle carrier) owned by ZODIAC Maritime Agency,...

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Kenyan Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) supports EU NAVFOR

Kenyan Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) supports EU NAVFOR

  Discussions between EU NAVFOR and the Kenyan Ministry of Defence on the provision of support to the Kenyan Air force...

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Hijacked Oil Tanker reaches Somali Coast

Hijacked Oil Tanker reaches Somali Coast

On 29 November a Greek Crude Oil Tanker the M/V Maran Centaurus, was hijacked in the Somali Basin, 600 nautical...

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Crude Oil Tanker hijacked

Crude Oil Tanker hijacked

On 29 November a Greek Crude Oil Tanker named the M/V Maran Centaurus was hijacked in the Somali Bassin, 600...

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EU NAVFOR and Seychelles Coastguards prevent pirate attacks

EU NAVFOR and Seychelles Coastguards prevent pirate attacks

Today two French fishing vessel in position approximately 160 nm North of Seychelles reported being under attack by pirate skiffs....

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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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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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