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The Puntland President addresses members of the International Media on board FS Siroco.
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Discussion were held on board EU Naval Force flagship between the Puntland Delegation and European Union Representatives.
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On completion of the event the Puntland President and his Delegation were invited to FS Sirocos flightdeck for a photograph with EU Representaives.
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FS Siroco's boats takes Puntland President to EU Naval-Force Flagship.
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The Puntland President is welcomed on board FS Siroco by Mr Michele Cervone, Rear Admiral Bartolome Bauza and Rear Admiral Herve Blejean.
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Arial view from Alouette III - FS Siroco Helicopter showing USNS Pecos alongside FS Siroco with FGS Hessen in the Background.
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FGS Hessen positioning alongside USNS Pecos to reach the RAS station.
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On Tuesday 18 March, three EU Naval Force warships, FS Siroco, FGS Hessen and ESPS Relampago gathered in the Gulf of Aden for a joint replenishment at sea (RAS) with the American logistics ship, USNS Pecos from Task Force 53.
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FGS Hessen (Top), USNS Pecos (Middle) and FS Siroco (Bottom).
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ESPS Relampago approaching FS Siroco.
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Wide angle view of USNS Pecos during RAS from FS Siroco's starboarding bridge.
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FGS Hessen, FS Siroco and USNS Pecos from the view of the Aluette III cabin
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Theoretical training given by experienced EU Team instructors.
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The fire-fighting exercise enabled the Djiboutian officers to put into practice some of the theoretical training they had received from the EU teams earlier in the day.
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On 22nd and 23rd March, ten officers from the Djiboutian Navy and four from the Coast Guard participated in a fire-fighting exercise and weapon handling training.
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Commander Jörn-Arne Niemann, who is the EUCAP Nestor maritime advisor to the Djiboutian Chief of the Navy stated “Port visits by warships from the EU Naval Force provide an excellent opportunity to provide these invaluable exercises.”
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On the second day, the officers were divided into small groups consisting of seamen, mechanics and gunnery crews, with some being given training in weapon-handling and maintenance.
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These exercises, led by experienced trainers, help them to react effectively to emergency situations without assistance.
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The 18th and 19th contigent line up for the handover.
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The MPRA crew in front of their aircraft.
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Crew of the new 19th contigent.
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The new commander of the in-coming air contingent, Lieutenant Colonel Jacobo Lecube Porrúa. (Left)
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Handover of the contigent in front of the formation.
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Gift exchange between EU Force Commander, Rear Admiral Hervé Bléjean and the commanding officer of the South Korean warship Kang Gam Chan, Captain Yu Byeong-Joo.
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After the end of this fruitful day, the two naval units gave each other traditional ‘pass by’ salutes and then headed to their respective counter piracy patrol zones in the Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa.
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The Operation Atalanta Force Headquarters on board FS Siroco took command on 6 December 2013. The South Korean destroyer Kang Gam Chan is part of the multi-national Combined Maritime Forces conducting counter piracy operations.
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ROKS Kang Gam Chan's staff arrives on board of FS Siroco.
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Welcoming picture on the ROKS Kang Gam Chan.
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The EU Naval Force FS Siroco and FHQ delegation arrive on board ok Korean warship Kang Gam Chan.
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On Saturday 15 March, EU Naval Force French Flagship, FS Siroco, and South Korean destroyer, ROKS Kang Gam Chan met at sea in the Gulf of Aden to conduct a series of maritime exercises.
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Captain Yu Byeong-Joo, commanding officer of the South Korean warship Kang Gam Chan (left) and Captain Le Quilliec commanding officer of the FS Siroco (right).
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Kang Gam Chan's Staff visiting FS Siroco's bridge.
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The EUNAVFOR delegation took the opportunity to visit Kang Gam Chan's engine control room.
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Aluette 3 Helo training on Kang Gam Chan.
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A lunch and briefing carried out in Kang Gam Chan's officers mess room.
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The meeting was also an opportunity for Rear Admiral Hervé Bléjean to visit the crewmembers of the Hellenic Navy frigate.
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FS Siroco, rendezvoused at sea in the Gulf of Aden with Hellenic warship, HS Psara.
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HS Psara has had a long history with Operation Atalanta as she was the first EU Naval Force flagship in December 2008.
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The Force Commander held fruitful discussions with the ship’s commanding officer, Commander Ioannis Hristou and his crewmembers.
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After two hours on board, Admiral Bléjean thanked Commander Hristou for his hospitality and stressed the very good impression he had received during his visit.
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SPS Tornado during a mail transfer with Hessen last December
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SPS Tornado in formation with FGS Hessen
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With the crew of 83, ESPS Relampago will be part of the EU Naval Force for a period of four months. This is the second time ESPS Relampago has joined the EU Force as it also participated in the operation in 2012.
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Force Commander Rear Admiral Bléjean said on this occasion: “This country may be small by its population, but huge by its commitment against piracy – the Seychelles willingness to prosecute pirates is a key factor for current counter-piracy achievements.”
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The event was hosted by the EU presidency representative to the Seychelles, Ambassador HE Genevieve Iancu.
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On 6 March 2014 the Force Commander, Rear Admiral Hervé Bléjean was invited to brief Seychellois government and administration representatives and diplomats on the EU’s counter piracy operation.
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Friendly approaches are conducted to gather information on piracy, as well as gaining a better understanding of the maritime community off the Horn of Africa by speaking with the crews of fishing and trading vessels in the region.
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During these visits, Masters are also made aware of the Best Management Practices for Protection against Somali Based Piracy (BMP), i.e. self-protection measures against pirates.
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During the last week, EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta warships FGS Hessen and ESPS Tornado have carried out several ‘Friendly Approaches’ in the Gulf of Aden.
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EU Naval Force warships and their boarding teams routinely conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations, including visual and physical checks of vessels transiting the High Risk Area.
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The numbers of friendly approaches by EU Naval Force Warships has increased recently due to the rising number of skiffs and dhows in the Gulf of Aden, following the end of the North East Monsoon.
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The Seychelles Coast Guard Basic Training Programme is a 27-week course. It has been developed by the Coast Guard and EUCAP Nestor and covers various aspects of maritime security and the Coast Guard functions.
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During FS Siroco’s port visit to the Seychelles, 20 trainees from the Basic Training course for the Seychelles Coast Guard embarked for electronic navigation equipment training.
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Speaking about the training, the Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard, Lt Col Dine said "The training was extremely useful. It provided the trainees with hands-on instruction on how to handle essential navigation equipment. I am grateful to the EU Naval
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The trainees received practical and theoretical instruction in how to use equipment such as GPS, radar, and gyro-compass.
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Serbian Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment.
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Commander Jean-Michel Tafani shakes hand with the XO of the Serbian AVPD MSgt Zeljo Kupresak during the medal parade in Djibouti.
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Serbian AVPD and members of the Support Element Atalanta in Djibouti.
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Major Ivan Tanackovic, Commanding Officer of Serbian AVPD shakes hands with Commander Bertand from French Forces Djibouti who along with Support Element Atalanta provides logistic support to the AVPD whilst they were deployed.
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The exercises ended in the late afternoon with an exchange of operational experiences between both commanding officers.
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