On July 6th, 2022, 🇧🇪 RADM Tanguy Botman handed over the Force #command of TF474 AGENOR to 🇮🇹 RADM Stefano Costantino. For the next 6 months, Italy will command #naval and #aerial assets and lead the international military staff of #EMASoH_AGENOR.🇧🇪🇩🇰🇫🇷🇬🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱🇳🇴🇩🇪🇵🇹
June 14th, #AGENOR FCDR RADM Botman paid a visit to @UK_MTO in Dubai. He was briefed about ongoing operations of UKMTO and given a tour through the #HQ. UKMTO acts as a point of contact for #merchant vessels and #military forces in the area of operation of EMASoH.
#SoH#shipping
This week, some of AGENOR’s staff members had the opportunity to embark on board of a UAE Coast Guard boat. We are grateful to #Emirati liaison officers for their #hospitality and their dedication to increase the understanding in each other’s work field.
@uaenavy#UAECoastguard
Meet Francesco - One of the faces of EMASoH
Francesco is 34 years old and has 14 years of experience in the 🇮🇹 Air Force. Having been deployed in various operation areas as a pilot in command of the RPA MQ-9A, he brings a valuable experience to the FHQ as RPA LNO.@ItalianAirForce
Did you know that #Surcouf (F711) is La Fayette-class #frigate of the French Navy? Construction began at Lorient Naval Dockyard in July 1992, the ship was launched a year later in July 1993 and was commissioned in February 1997.
@marinenationale#SoH#Gulf#directsupport#AGENOR
🇮🇹 @ItalianAirForce F-35A fighter jets are safeguarding the skies above Iceland 🇮🇸 as part of #NATO’s air policing mission.
We spoke to an Italian pilot about his aircraft and what he needs to fly it
Dynamic days for FS Surcouf, having performed the accompaniment of #merchant shipping while crossing the #SoH this week. FS Surcouf accomplished one of the main tasks of AGENOR, namely reassuring merchant shipping and setting the conditions for a safe navigation.
@MarineNationale
BZ ITS Carlo Bergamini!
ITS Carlo #Bergamini has completed her associated support to #AGENOR. Many thanks for the valuable contribution to #maritime#security and #freedom of navigation. Looking forward to meet again!
Fair winds and following seas.
@ItalianNavy#SoH#Shipping
FCDR Op. AGENOR RADM Botman participated in the first EU-RoK Maritime Security Cooperation Forum on 19 April. The objective was to encourage the exchange of experience and expertise and to identify opportunities for cooperation on topics of mutual interest.
@ESIWA_EU#Seoul#SoH
Recently ITS Bergamini, in associated support to Op. AGENOR, performed #reassurance manoeuvres and calls with a merchant ship on her way to Jebel Ali. With this, #Bergamini demonstrated one of the main tasks of #AGENOR; reassuring #merchant#shipping in the #SoH.
@ItalianNavy
Meet Wim – One of the faces of EMASoH
Since the start of AGENOR Wim was involved in assessing the #maritime situation, contact with #merchant vessels through the National Shipping Authorities of EMASoH member states and #monitoring#shipping through the #SoH.
@TheBelgianNavy
Meet Dominique – One of the faces of EMASoH!
Dominique participates in the EMASoH_Agénor mission as an Operational planner. Her role is to take part in the planning process of future participating units in the EMASoH mission.
#Straitofhormuz#Merchantshipping@TheBelgianNavy
Ulysse Golf, the crew of the French #Maritime Patrol #Aircraft (MPA), is returning home after six weeks of hard work in the EMASoH_AGENOR operation. Thank you for your valuable contribution! Welcome to the new crew Wallaby Hotel.
#Straitofhormuz#Merchantshipping@MarineNationale
Meet Heino – one of the faces of #EMASoH_Agénor
As a Head of Operations Heino is responsible for the operational level of the mission which also includes the management of the N3-cell staff members.
#Reassure#Navy#Shipping
Meet Nicolai – one of the faces of #EMASoH_Agénor
As a #NCAGS assistant Nicolai is responsible for monitoring the commercial shipping throughout the AOI in order to reassure the merchant vessels through their passing through the #SoH.
#Reassure#Navy#Shipping#military#monitor