Reina Sofia Returns From Operation Atalanta Deployment
The F-80 frigate ‘Reina Sofía’ has just returned home after a four and a half month-deployment in the Indian Ocean. The welcoming ceremony was presided over by the Fleet Commander…
Progress of EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta Updated
Last January, the mandate of Operation ATALANTA was renewed by the European Union. Driven by the commitment of the EU Member States during the last three years, EUNAVFOR Atalanta has…
ITS Carlo Bergamini Completes EU Duties East of Suez
On May 7, the Carlo Bergamini frigate ended its engagement beyond the Suez Canal, which began last January in the eastern part of the Wider Mediterranean region which includes the…
ESPS Infanta Elena Decommissioned
The offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ‘Infanta Elena’ decommissioned March 17th after nearly 43 years of service with more than 730,000 nautical miles and 4,200 days at sea. The farewell ceremony…
ITS Carlo Bergamini on Operation Atalanta Deployment
Constant commitment of the Navy, to guarantee the safety and free use of maritime spaces of national strategic interest and of the entire enlarged Mediterranean region. In this context, the…
Operation ATALANTA Extender for Two More Years
The Council today prolonged the mandates of its Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and operation in the Horn of Africa and Somalia. The mandate of EUCAP Somalia, the…
Last P-3M Departs EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta
On 30 November 2022, the Operation Commander (OPCDR) of EU NAVFOR – Operation ATALANTA, Vice Admiral (VADM) José María Núñez Torrente chaired the Farewell Ceremony of the Spanish Maritime Patrol…