From 14 to 21 August, #OperationATALANTA flagship ESPS #NUMANCIA participated in a preventive patrol joint Operation coordinated by Regional Coordination Operations Centre. 📌 Main objective: to enhance mutual understanding and coordination of procedures on maritime security activities. (1/2)

This coordination was done with international partners, such as Kenya and Madagascar, together with Combined Maritime Forces. ➡️ ATALANTA continues actively contributing to the support of the maritime security architecture in the Western Indian Ocean. (2/2) #MaritimeSecurityProvider

In August, #OperationATALANTA bid farewell to two distinguished members of the Operation Headquarters, Commander Rodríguez-Kabanas & Major Gabás, after three & two years, respectively, working for ATALANTA. Their contribution and commitment has been outstanding. Congratulations!

#LearnAboutATALANTA One of the main tasks of #OperationATALANTA is the protection of World Food Programme (WFP) and other vulnerable vessels. ➡️ 100% success rate in protecting WFP vessels delivering humanitarian aid to internally displaced and refugees in Somalia. (1/2)

➡️ Since 2008, almost 2.5 K WFP vessels protected and more than 3.2 tone of humanitarian aid delivered by WFP under the protection of EUNAVFOR. (2/2) #MaritimeSecurityProvider

Seychelles, 22 August #OperationATALANTA Force Commander, Rear Admiral Manuel Alvargonzález, visited the Regional Coordination Operations Centre & the National Information Sharing & Coordination Centre. ➡️ The aim of the visit was to strengthen the relationship and to identify ways of future cooperation.

EU Ambassador Karin Johansson addresses Aisha’s question on unlocking  Somalia's coastal potential in our latest #AskEU series. The EU is committed to enhancing public services, green energy & maritime security to support Somalia’s growth #EUinSomalia #BlueEconomy

❗Updated ℹ️ on the Piracy Cases off the coast of Somalia and updated threat assessment. To read the full report which includes the threat evaluation and how to get ℹ️ and protection by #EUNAVFOR, follow the link below. 🔗 ow.ly/y8wH50T8l5C

23 August, #OperationATALANTA FCDR Rear Admiral Alvargonzalez met with the Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces, Brigadier Michael Anselme Marc Rosette & the Chief of Staff, Colonel Jean Attala. ℹ️ sharing between all actors is crucial to tackle maritime security threats.

📍Seychelles, 23 August #OperationATALANTA Force Commander RADM Alvargonzález met with two crucial Seychelles military authorities: Air Force Commander LTC Rodney Zarine & Coast Guard Director LTC David Arrisol. ➡️ Combined efforts is key to address maritime security threats.

Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities are conducted on a regular basis for Force readiness & threat assessment at sea. ➡️ The ScanEagle is an uncrewed aircraft that allows the capture of high-resolution images over long distances and very long flights.

🇪🇺 #OperationATALANTA has warmly bidden #farewell 👋 to our colleagues from 🇪🇸. Congratulations! #EUNAVFOR ATALANTA sincerely appreciates your contribution & commitment to the operation. BZ! Armada #MoreThanShips

All #OperationATALANTA members maintain their capabilities at the highest level during their tour with ATALANTA, including the specific skills of the security teams. ➡️Being prepared & focused to act in the most risky situations is the key to success. #MaritimeSecurityProvider

🇪🇺🇮🇳💪 Happy to have hosted 🇮🇳officials from Randhir Jaiswal & Ministry of Defence for a 3-day study visit to Brussels & EUNAVFOR ATALANTA HQ. Discussed common challenges & potential cooperation in 🇪🇺Common Security & Defence Policy missions & #IndoPacific region 👉eeas.europa.eu/delegations/in…

On 04 September, Senior Indian officials from the Ministry of External Affairs & Ministry of Defence visited Operation ATALANTA Headquarters. An opportunity to strengthen operational relations between India 🇮🇳 and ATALANTA 🇪🇺. @esiwa_eu EU in India ℹ️: ow.ly/Ux9Q50TgGes

🚨 #CrisisManagement European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 press release 🗞️👉eeas.europa.eu/delegations/in… 🇪🇺🇮🇳 The mission: to strengthen security & defence cooperation between #EUIndia under the aegis of the EU’s Common Security & Defence Policy (#CSDP) 🧵 (1/4)

📍Djibouti, 03 September #OperationATALANTA Force Commander, Rear Admiral Manuel Alvargonzález, met with the Commander of 🇨🇵 🇩🇯Forces Françaises stationnées à Djibouti, Brigadier General Sebastien Vallette. ➡️ French Forces in Djibouti provide key support to ATALANTA. Armada Estado Mayor Defensa 🇪🇸 #MoreThanShips

🇪🇺 #OperationATALANTA has warmly bidden #farewell 👋 to our colleagues from 🇮🇹, 🇧🇬 & 🇲🇹. Congratulations! #EUNAVFOR ATALANTA sincerely appreciates your contribution and commitment to the operation. BZ! Marina Militare Armed Forces of Malta #MoreThanShips

📍Djibouti, 03 September #OperationATALANTA Force Commander, Rear Admiral Manuel Alvargonzález, met with the European Union Ambassador to Djibouti, H.E. Mrs Sylvie Tabesse. ➡️ An opportunity to discuss the latest ATALANTA activities. UE à Djibouti #TeamEurope

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