EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA is a European Union naval military operation to contribute to the maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean and in the Red Sea
On 17 September, @OpComd_EUNAVFOR led a delegation on a visit to @INTERPOL_HQ in Lyon.
During the meeting, operational discussions were held to deepen cooperation between ATALANTA and Interpol, strengthening this key partnership in support of regional maritime security.
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Operation ATALANTA joins the celebration of #WorldMaritimeDay
By serving the international shipping community in a complex area of operations, ATALANTA reinforces its commitment to maritime security and provides support to merchant vessels transiting the region.
@IMOHQ
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ATALANTA Maritime Patrol & Reconnaissance Aircraft VIGMA D.4 conducted its first aerial reconnaissance & maritime surveillance sortie of this inter-monsoon period.
🔎 Orion detachment contributes to maritime security in the Indian Ocean as ATALANTA's eyes un the sky.
🤝 Cooperation between shipping industry and ATALANTA was at the core of the conversation with Sotiris Raptis, Secretary General of @EU_shipping
ATALANTA continues to foster relationships to deliver its mandate: providing maritime security in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea ⚓
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Last week, ATALANTA @OpComd_EUNAVFOR travelled to Brussels for a series of meetings:
🤝Discussions with Cosmin Dobran, Director of the Peace, Partnerships & Crisis Management Directorate @eu_eeas focused on the current maritime situation, including the recent piracy events.
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❗The piracy alert involving the Merchant Vessel SWARD is closed
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/70
Follow Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
Do you know who to contact when traveling in the Indian Ocean?
Available on the MSCIO, the Western Indian Ocean Maritime Emergency Contact Map includes the network of maritime stakeholders across the region.
Download it here ⤵️
mscio.eu/mscio-products/msci…#MaritimeSecurityProvider
Operation ATALANTA welcomes the new Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Ostilio de Majo from the @ItalianNavy and thanks Rear Admiral Paolo Fantoni for his 14 months of service to the operation.
Check his profile: eunavfor.eu/chain-of-command
❗Resolution of a piracy incident in the Gulf of Aden
On 10 September, ATALANTA was reported about the hijack of the MV GLAMOR with St Vincent and Grenadines flag. After a show of force, the pirates abandoned the vessel and the ship continues sailing.
ℹ️ eunavfor.eu/news/resolution-…
❗New release on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO)
➡️ MSCIO ATALANTA Weekly Report: mscio.eu/folder/documents/WE…
Follow MSCIO for information about the maritime security situation in the area.
🗓️ New IRTB related to current piracy situation
To help shipping operators who are responsible for merchant and large commercial fishing vessels that pass through or operate in the Western Indian Ocean, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
🔗 mscio.eu/mscio-products/irtb…
❗New release on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO)
➡️ MSCIO ATALANTA Weekly Report: mscio.eu/folder/documents/WE…
Follow MSCIO for information about the maritime security situation in the area.
🗓️ New IRTB related to current piracy situation
To help shipping operators who are responsible for merchant and large commercial fishing vessels that pass through or operate in the Western Indian Ocean, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
🔗 mscio.eu/mscio-products/irtb…
❗New piracy alert uploaded on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO)
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/130
Operation ATALANTA is investigating the incident and monitoring the situation.
Follow MSCIO to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
❗New piracy alert uploaded on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO)
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/125
Operation ATALANTA is investigating the incident and monitoring the situation.
Follow MSCIO to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
➡️ Event on board with the presence of Malagasy civil and military authorities together with EU authorities
🤝 Maritime security cooperation and partnership: the EU and Madagascar strengthen their common commitment to a safer Indian Ocean.
@UE_Madagascar
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➡️ Visit of the H.E. Roland Kobia, Ambassador of the European Union to Madagascar. The Ambassador of Germany, H.E. Olivier Knoerich; and the Second Advisor to the Embassy of France, Mr. Axel Champey also visited the ship
@UE_Madagascar
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Stopover in Madagascar 🇲🇬
On 17 August, Operation ATALANTA flagship ESPS NUMANCIA visited Antsiranana in Madagascar. Different activities took place during the stopover:
➡️ Joint exercise on firefighting with the Malagasy Navy
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