Great honour to be able to witness this yesterday in Abu Dhabi. Thanks to RADM Huygens for a great cooperation - looking forward to continuing this with RADM Colmant.
Today, a change of command took place at the French Naval Base in UAE.
🇫🇷 VADM Slaars, Operational Commander of EMASoH has designated 🇧🇪 RADM Colmant as Force Commander of Task Force AGENOR, under Admiral Benelux flag, to routinely replace 🇧🇪 RADM Huygens.
📷 : @FFEAU_ALINDIEN
🤝At the #WorldDefenceShow, Force Commander #AGENOR conversed with Admiral Tas, the Commander of the Netherlands Navy, alongside Admiral Sillevis Smitt, Dir of International Military Cooperation and the Defence Attaché of the Netherlands to Jordan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Since January 2023, 1️⃣6️⃣2️⃣ merchant vessels have been accompanied (including 1️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ since June 1st) in the Strait of Hormuz.
BZ 👏 to @EMASOH_AGENOR for your contribution to #freedomofnavigation and #maritimesecurity
Pleasure to visit #EMASoH command onboard 🇮🇹 frigate Luigi Rizzo in Bahrain together with good colleagues. They continue to do such a great job in preventing maritime threats in the Strait of Hormuz
Comprehensive online debrief' by 🇧🇪Belgian Rear-Admiral @FlamantRenaud, @EMASOH_AGENOR Force Commander, focused on why more than ever European Maritime Awareness in Strait of #Hormuz (#AGENOR) does matter for all
🇧🇪stakeholders, incl. private sector @BelgiumMFA@BE_shipowners
Today, the Force Commander was attending the Maritime Security in the Red Sea Workshop in Riyadh🇸🇦, organized by the Embassy of the Netherlands, France and Denmark. They have discussed the geostrategic importance of the Red Sea with the public and the private sector.
The Ambassador of Denmark, EMASoH’s Senior Civilian Representative and the Force Commander had an office call with the Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al Sati from the @KSAmofaEN, where they highlighted the value of EMASoH for maritime security in the Gulf region.
The Gulf is an important region for the Netherlands and the EU: economically, politically and in terms of security. That is why we participate in #EMASoH, a maritime security initiative in the Strait of Hormuz to promote safe transit and freedom of navigation. 1/2
On Saturday 29 October, Rear Admiral Slaars, commanding Operation #AGENOR invited onboard the Thaon di Revel Wing Vice-Admiral Torrente, commanding Operation ATALANTA @EUNAVFOR and Danish Ambassador Tange, responsible for leading the diplomatic component of @EMASOH_AGENOR .
Had the pleasure of meeting and addressing the crew on board the 🇮🇹 frigate Thaon di Revel. Your efforts are vital to ensure maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond. Keep up the excellent work! #EMASOH_AGENOR#Straitforward
Thanks to Force Commander RDML Costantino @EMASOH_AGENOR for an interesting briefing at today’s #EMASOH Working Group meeting. Keep up the good work in monitoring the maritime situation in the #Gulf#StraitofHormuz
Meeting onboard 🇮🇹 Thaon di Revel together with 🇫🇷 Guépratte in 🇴🇲 Muscat between @EMASOH_AGENOR and European & regional ambassadors and representatives for naval #diplomacy: freedom of navigation, de-escalation, and regional dialogue aiming for maritime security in the #Gulf.
Great pleasure to meet Vice Adm. Brad Cooper and his staff yesterday to compare notes on #maritimesecurity in the Gulf. Looking forward to visit Bahrain soon again to continue discussion on our common efforts through IMSC and #EMASoH to promote security in #StraitofHormuz
Marhaba from Manama: Very honest and fruitful consultations today with H.E. Ambassador Dr. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa on regional developments and the role of #EMASoH at the🇧🇭 MFA
Very honoured to speak to the dedicated crew at 🇮🇹 Martinengo in Oman tonight. Crucial that the military and diplomatic track of #EMASoH go hand in hand
Finally able to travel again: Fruitful discussions today at 🇦🇪 MFA with Director H.E. Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi. Focus on de-escalation in the #StraitofHormuz.