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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Joint activity at sea with JS #YUUDACHI
ATALANTA asset ESPS #CANARIAS conducted a joint activity at sea with JS #YUUDACHI of Combined Task Force 151 @CMF_Bahrain
🤝 Highlighting close cooperation between both forces fully committed to counter piracy in the Western Indian Ocean
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🇪🇺 #OperationATALANTA wants to congratulate our crewmembers, friends, and colleagues from 🇵🇹 Portugal on their National Day.
@Exercito_pt @MarinhaPT @defesa_pt @RPPortugalUE
#GoFurtherTogether
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17th Industry Strategic Meeting
Organised by ATALANTA, co-chaired by @CMF_Bahrain & @EUNAVFORASPIDES.
All together with the shipping industry & other key organizations to discuss current threats in the West Indian Ocean, Strait of Hormuz & Red Sea.
ℹ️ eunavfor.eu/index.php/news/1…
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🇪🇺 #OperationATALANTA wants to congratulate our crewmembers, friends, and colleagues from 🇸🇪 Sweden on their National Day.
@Forsvarsmakten @SwedeninEU
#GoFurtherTogether
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The visit also included a tour around the Headquarters premises and to the frigate ESPS Santa Maria and the 10th Aircraft Squadron of @Armada_esp to learn about the capabilities deployed within the operation.
@CY2026EU @CyprusinSpain
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On 25 May, a delegation of EU Ambassador visited ATALANTA Headquarters in Rota Naval Base 🇪🇸 in the framework of @CY2026EU
The delegation led by Cyprus Ambassador to Spain, H.E. Michalis Ioannou, was welcomed by @OpComd_EUNAVFOR who also briefed them on ATALANTA's work
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❗Are you a vessel transiting ATALANTA's Area of Operation?
Register your vessel at the MSCIO mscio.eu/reporting/vessel-re…
❗Why register at MSCIO?
ATALANTA monitors the region’s situation 24/7 and provides ℹ️ about the Area of Operation supporting the security of merchant vessels.
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🔔17th Industry Strategic Meeting
Organised by @EUNAVFOR and co-chaired by @EUNAVFORASPIDES and @CMF_Bahrain
All together with the shipping industry to discuss about the current threats in the maritime situation.
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🇪🇺 #OperationATALANTA wants to congratulate our crewmembers, friends, and colleagues from Italy on their National Day.
🔎ATALANTA current flagship is an Italian ship, ITS #BIANCHI. The work of her crew 24/7 is essential to fulfill ATALANTA's mandate.
@MinisteroDifesa @ItalyinEU
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🇪🇺 #OperationATALANTA wants to congratulate our crewmembers, friends, and colleagues from 🇭🇷 Croatia on their Statehood Day.
@MORH_OSRH @CroatiaInEU @MVEP_hr
#GoFurtherTogether
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Keeping ATALANTA units present and operational in areas where piracy incidents occur is essential to maximize the response and effectiveness.
📷 The manoeuvre between ATALANTA asset, ESPS CANARIAS, and the French Navy logistic support ship JACQUES CHEVALLIER.
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📋 Industry guidance on the Safe Management of Vessel Transit through the Strait of Hormuz
🔗 eunavfor.eu/publications
🔎 Complements BMP-MS
Operation ATALANTA has contributed on the elaboration and fully supports the efforts to provide practical guidance for merchant shipping
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❗ New Alert of piracy activity in the area on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO)
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/84
Operation ATALANTA is investigating.
Follow MSCIO to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
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Exercise ALDABRA V
From 13 to 18 May, ATALANTA team and the @SeyDefence conducted the first phase of the joint exercise ALDABRA V in Seychelles.
🔎An advanced training activity aimed at promoting cooperation.
More information: eunavfor.eu/index.php/news/o…
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❗New release on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO)
➡️ MSCIO ATALANTA Weekly Report: mscio.eu/folder/documents/WE…
Follow MSCIO for information about the maritime security situation in the area.
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ATALANTA provides maritime security monitoring from the sky with her air asset.
🔎 Departed Djibouti, patrolled the Somali coast, identified suspicious vessels, and alerted merchant ships.
After gathering imagery, the crew returned to base—ready for the next mission.
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❗ New Alert on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) of a suspicious activity related to the piracy activity in the area.
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/80
Follow MSCIO to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
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❗ New Alerts on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) of suspicious activities related to the piracy activity in the area.
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/77
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/78
Follow MSCIO to stay informed about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
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Operation ATALANTA celebrates #EuropeDay committed to maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
ATALANTA forces continue fighting and deterring piracy in the area and protecting vulnerable vessels.
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❗Updated ℹ️ on one of the latests piracy alerts on the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO)
Operation ATALANTA confirms the hijacking of the Tanker Vessel EUREKA.
🔗 mscio.eu/alerts/70
Follow MSCIO to stay ℹ️ about maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
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