EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA

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.

ℹ️ https://t.co/Y6LVMXq7Yj

@eu_eeas @UEaDjibouti @ChairmanEUMC

[Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI @EUNAVFOR_MED]

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

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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.

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❗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.

🔗 https://t.co/3DdUqH9V7D

[EU Delegation Somalia @EU_in_Somalia]

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. 🇪🇺🇸🇴

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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

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#OperationATALANTA 🇪🇺 wants to congratulate our crewmembers, friends and colleagues from Spain 🇪🇸 on their National Day.

@Defensagob @EspanaenUE @MAECgob

#MoreThanShips

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📍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

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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

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❗The piracy alert involving the Tanker EUREKA is closed

🔗 https://t.co/fUxaMTlgXh

Follow Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.

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@PakinBrussels Operation ATALANTA is always ready to support seafarers in its area of operation.

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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

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#OperationATALANTA 🇪🇺 wants to congratulate our crewmembers, friends and colleagues from Germany 🇩🇪 on their Day of German Unity.

@germanyintheeu @BMVg_Bundeswehr

#MoreThanShips

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📢 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 ➡️ https://t.co/zidmfqD9GI

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#OperationATALANTA 🇪🇺 wants to congratulate our crewmembers, friends and colleagues from Cyprus 🇨🇾 on their Independence Day.

@CyprusinEU @CyprusMFA @DefenceCyprus

#MoreThanShips

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❗The piracy alert involving the Motor Tanker HONOUR 25 is closed

🔗 https://t.co/fUxaMTlgXh

Follow Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.

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❗The piracy alert involving the Motor Tanker SIBU 1 is closed

🔗 https://t.co/S64ilmlZoL

Follow Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.

[EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA @EUNAVFOR]

@INTERPOL_HQ participants included Executive Director Investigation Support, Stephen Fry; Counter Terrorism Director, Maria Carmen Muñoz González; and project leaders from the Maritime Security Program

Sharing ℹ️ with key partners is of great importance to achieving results

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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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📍Djibouti

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.