EUNAVFOR ASPIDES recommendations for seafarers are available on the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean (MSCIO) webpage (mscio.eu/folder/documents/MS…).
The requests for support can preferably be sent to postmaster@mscio.eu (24/7) or made on the website (reporting.mscio.eu/supportre…).
Rear Admiral Pierre-Yves Grente, Deputy Commander of @EUNAVFORASPIDES, co-chaired the 17th Industry Strategic Meeting, organized by EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, held in Madrid from 1 to 3 June.
On June 3, Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis, Commander of 🇪🇺 EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, participated in the 19th Balkan Countries’ Chief of Defense Conference, organized by the 🇬🇷 National Defense General Staff in Thessaloniki, Greece. #19thBalkanCHODs
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Τhe Italian Frigate LUIGI RIZZO operating under EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, provided support to a merchant vessel (MV) crossing the Red Sea. During the support an exercise was conducted including complex maneuvers and flight operations.
The activity provided an opportunity for Force Commander Rear Admiral Milos ARGENTON 🇮🇹 to meet the Master of the MV, highlighting EUNAVFOR ASPIDES’ commitment to freedom of navigation and strengthening the trust with the maritime community.
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES is a purely defensive operation that contributes to protecting civilian ships and crews navigating the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, supporting the flow of trade vital to millions of people in the region and beyond.
Since its launch in February 2024, Aspides mission has supported over 1960 merchant vessels, ensuring their safe transit and provided protection to more than 650 ships.
A French 🇫🇷destroyer operating under EUNAVFOR ASPIDES provided support to a MV crossing the Area of Operations.
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES plays a crucial role in safeguarding shipping and supporting the safe passage of vessels through critical maritime routes.
On May 19, Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis (EL N), Commander of Operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, received H.E. Ms Leena Kaarina Pylvänäinen, Ambassador of Finland to Greece, at the Operations Headquarters (OHQ) in Larissa.
H.E. had the opportunity to be informed about the current status and progress of Operation ASPIDES, as well as to meet the Finnish personnel serving in OHQ.
Today, EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, reaches 27 months since its launch.
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES has a totally defensive mandate, contributes to regional stability and prosperity by providing safety to fellow seafarers and protecting global common goods.
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EUNAVFOR ASPIDES 🇪🇺, operating under a defensive mandate, stands as a credible EU maritime security provider, contributing to the freedom of navigation in the area of operation and the safe passage of merchant vessels.
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