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
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Visit of the HR/VP @kajakallas to the flagship of Operation ATALANTA, ESPS NUMANCIA.
After a briefing on ATALANTA's work, a counter-piracy exercise with a live demonstration of forces was conducted.
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Operation ATALANTA team regularly conducts friendly approaches to local fishing vessels.
Why? To gain deeper understanding of local patterns of life, challenges and provide guidance on maritime security
🤝 Cooperation and mutual trust with local fishermen.
❗Suspicious Activity alert uploaded on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO)
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/192
Operation ATALANTA is investigating the reported activity.
In the photo, the suspected Pirate Action Group (PAG) operating in the Gulf of Aden.
Always ready ⚡
High-level training with different exercises is key to be prepared to face any situation at sea and reinforce readiness.
Operation ATALANTA providing maritime security in the Indian Ocean.
EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA retweeted
Today #EUNAVFORMED #IRINI hosted the #ShadowFleet Workshop 2026. OPCDR RAdm (UH) Marco CASAPIERI welcomed guests, as experts from #EU institutions, military, legal & law-enforcement authorities exchanged views on sanctions, operational challenges & ways to strengthen cooperation
Operation ATALANTA continues providing maritime security in the Indian Ocean.
Training of the different assets remains of the utmost importance to be ready when it is required, reinforcing readiness and operational capabilities.
In the 📷, Helicopter and UAV operations.
❗Update on the piracy incidents off the Coast of Somalia
ℹ️ regarding the 4 closed piracy incidents: Motor Tanker HONOUR 25, Merchant Vessel SWARD, Motor Tanker EUREKA and Motor Tanker SIBU 1.
Motor Tanker ASANA case remains open.
🔗 eunavfor.eu/news/update-pira…
EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA retweeted
More food grown and delivered, more hope for those in need.
On #WorldFoodDay, Somali farmers strengthen livelihoods through climate smart farming, with the #EU support.
At sea, @EUNAVFOR protects @WFP vessels that have delivered over 16 million tonnes of humanitarian aid. 🇪🇺🇸🇴
Operation ATALANTA bids farewell 👋 to ESPS NUMANCIA 🇪🇸
She was ATALANTA's flagship with the 53rd rotation of the Force Headquarters on board with Rear Admiral Vázquez Sanz as Force Commander 🇪🇺
Providing maritime security in the Indian Ocean. BZ!
@Armada_esp
#OperationATALANTA 🇪🇺 wants to congratulate our crewmembers, friends and colleagues from Spain 🇪🇸 on their National Day.
@Defensagob @EspanaenUE @MAECgob
#MoreThanShips
📍Djibouti
On 10 October, 🇵🇹 Commodore José Rodrigues Pedra assumed command of the 54th rotation as Force Commander of #OperationATALANTA 🇪🇺. He takes command from 🇪🇸 Rear Admiral Vázquez Sanz.
🔎 ESPS SANTA MARIA is the new flagship.
@MarinhaPT @Armada_esp @EMADmde
ALDABRA V phase II
An exercise to further enhance interoperability, strengthen operational capabilities, and reinforce cooperation between EUNAVFOR ATALANTA and @SeyDefence
📷 @Armada_esp Naval Special Operations team, Seychelles Special Forces TAZAR and Seychelles Coast Guard
❗The piracy alert involving the Tanker EUREKA is closed
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/70
Follow Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
We continue monitoring, together with @CMF_Bahrain, the Western Indian Ocean to maintain situational awareness on the current piracy incidents and any other possible threat in the area.
📷: CMF Task Force 151 Japanese MPRA P-1 and ATALANTA Flagship ESPS NUMANCIA
#OperationATALANTA 🇪🇺 wants to congratulate our crewmembers, friends and colleagues from Germany 🇩🇪 on their Day of German Unity.
@germanyintheeu @BMVg_Bundeswehr
#MoreThanShips
📢 SHADE 2026
Naval forces, industry representatives & regional partners together to address the region’s maritime security environment focusing on operational coordination and de-confliction, ℹ️ sharing, and mechanisms in the Gulf of Aden.
Register ➡️ mscio.eu/forums/shade/54th-s…
#OperationATALANTA 🇪🇺 wants to congratulate our crewmembers, friends and colleagues from Cyprus 🇨🇾 on their Independence Day.
@CyprusinEU @CyprusMFA @DefenceCyprus
#MoreThanShips
❗The piracy alert involving the Motor Tanker HONOUR 25 is closed
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/70
Follow Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
❗The piracy alert involving the Motor Tanker SIBU 1 is closed
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/130
Follow Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
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.
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