EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA

The training included Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercises, non-cooperative boarding, and emergency medical assistance training. 🤝ATALANTA is fully committed to supporting regional states ensuring maritime security by enhancing their capabilities. 2/2

📅 Early March Training exercises involving ATALANTA forces, deployed in Djibouti prior embarkation, and personnel from the Djibouti Coast Guard took place. 1/2

❗Update 10 on the MSCIO Maritime Security Notice available Military operations are ongoing within parts of the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea and Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 mscio.eu/folder/documen… Follow MSCIO for ℹ️ about the maritime security situation in the area.

📋 Update on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) alerts. 🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/ Follow MSCIO to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.

Always keeping an eye on vessels transiting the Western Indian Ocean ⚓️ #OperationATALANTA flagship ITS BIANCHI interaction with the @WFP Merchant Vessel Ocean Benefit. 🔎 The protection of @WFP vessels and other vulnerable vessels remains at the core of the ATALANTA mandate.

Check the images to take a look at some of the activities included in the February edition of the 🇪🇺 #OperationATALANTA Newsletter. Read the complete February edition of the Newsletter ⤵️ eunavfor.eu/newsletter/eun… #MoreThanShips

❗New release on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) ➡️ MSCIO ATALANTA Weekly Report: mscio.eu/folder/documen… Follow MSCIO for information about the maritime security situation in the area.

📋 Update on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) alerts. 🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/ Follow MSCIO to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.

❗New releases on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) ➡️Update 08 on the MSCIO Maritime Security Notice available mscio.eu/folder/documen… 📋Update on the MSCIO alerts mscio.eu/alerts/ Follow MSCIO for ℹ️ about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean

➡️ The interaction between EU units ensures effectiveness and interoperability during regular operations to address maritime security threats such as piracy and drug trafficking in the Western Indian Ocean. @ItalianNavy @MarineNationale 3/3 #GoFurtherTogether

🔎 The French Task Group JEANNE D’ARC is participating in ATALANTA during her transit in the Western Indian Ocean, as part of her annual deployment. @ItalianNavy @MarineNationale 2/3

Joint activity at sea 🤝 The ATALANTA flagship, ITS BIANCHI, and the French Task Group JEANNE D’ARC conducted a joint exercise off the coast of Somalia. @ItalianNavy @MarineNationale 1/3

📍Brussels @OpComd_EUNAVFOR met the Chair of the Political and Security Committee Ambassador Lene Mandel Vensild together with the Operation Commanders of the other EU CSDP Maritime Operations @EUNAVFORASPIDES and @EUNAVFOR_MED prior to updating the Political Security Committee.

📷 🔎 ATALANTA women serve with dedication, providing maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea both from the assets and the Operation Headquarters. #WomenInATALANTA #InternationalWomensDay 2/2

#OperationATALANTA team is proud to be part of the global effort to advance women’s equality in every field, especially in the field of security and defence. #WomenInATALANTA #InternationalWomensDay 1/2

❗New releases on the MSCIO ➡️ Update 07 on the MSCIO Maritime Security Notice available: mscio.eu/folder/documen… ➡️ MSCIO ATALANTA Weekly Report: mscio.eu/folder/documen… Follow MSCIO for information about the maritime security situation in the area.

❗Update 06 on the MSCIO Maritime Security Notice available Military operations are ongoing within parts of the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea and Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 mscio.eu/folder/documen… Follow MSCIO for ℹ️ about the maritime security situation in the area.

Mutual support, synchronicity of effort and Operational Effectiveness are hallmarks of the EU CSDP Maritime Operations @EUNAVFORASPIDES, @EUNAVFOR ATALANTA and @EUNAVFOR_MED Irini. Today, vigilance and convergence of effort is more important than ever. This morning, the three operational commanders,The Deputy Chair and I met briefly to discuss developments in the region. Before returning to location, the Operational Commanders will update the Political Security Committee. This way, the EU remains coordinated from operational-tactical level to the political-strategic level. Strength through Unity. Credibility through Capability. #EU #EUMC #PSC #ASPIDES #IRINI #ATALANTA #MIDDLEEAST #MEDITERRANEEN #EUNAVFOR

📋 Update on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) alerts regarding different attacks and suspicious activities. 🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/ Follow the MSCIO to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.

❗Update 04 on the MSCIO Maritime Security Notice available Military operations are ongoing within parts of the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea and Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 mscio.eu/folder/documen… Follow MSCIO for ℹ️ about the maritime security situation in the area.