French Navy’s 2021 Report on Global Maritime Security
The MICA Center of the French Navy released its 2021 annual report on maritime piracy and robbery acts that impacted worldwide maritime security.
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French Navy’s 2020 report on worldwide maritime piracy and robbery
The French Navy released its 2020 annual report on maritime piracy and robbery acts that impacted worldwide maritime security.
Italian Navy foils two pirate attacks in Gulf of Guinea
In a single week the Italian Navy foiled two pirate attacks, confirming how a dangerous the maritime area in the Gulf of Guinea has become.
French Navy LHD and Frigate Join Operation Atalanta
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) LHD Mistral and frigate Guépratte, have joined Operation ATALANTA. The mission aims at strengthening maritime security and combat pricay in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.
German Cabinet extends anti-piracy mission in Horn of Africa
The German Federal Cabinet has extended the anti-piracy mission EUNAVFOR (European Union Naval Force Somalia) - Operation Atalanta - in the Horn of Africa. The mandate, which expires on 31 May 2020, is to be continued for a further year until 31 May. 2021. The Bundestag (German parliament) still has to discuss and then vote on it.
Italian Navy Deploys Frigate to the Gulf of Guinea while French Navy Suspends Patrol Mission
The Italian Navy (Marina Militare) dispatched for the first time one of its FREMM Frigates to patrol the Gulf of Guinea while the French Navy (Marine Nationale) suspended its maritime security mission off West Africa.
Israel Shipyard to Deliver 3rd Shaldag MK II Fast Patrol Craft to Senegal
Israel Shipyards started sea trials of the third SHALDAG MK II Fast Patrol Craft (FPC) on order for the navy of Senegal.