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EU NAVFOR is committed to the mariners code of preserving life at sea. We remain on standby to provide crucial medical aid and assistance when required.

Sharing common knowledge and expertise with partner nations is critical to maintain coherent and effective maritime security operations and understanding these capabilities is vital.

On the 16th of July 2018 Rear Admiral Alfonso Pérez de Nanclares (Spanish Navy) handed over the role of Deputy Operation Commander (DCOM) of the European Union’s counter-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia to Rear Admiral Giuseppe Rapese (Italian Navy).

The successful delivery of counter-piracy operations requires commitment, dedication and a will to succeed. EU NAVFOR personnel have continued to show these characteristics since 2008 which has led to the effective deterrence and repression of piracy off the Somali Coast.

International relationships between EU contributing nations are essential to the continued protection of vulnerable shipping transiting high risk areas.

Strong working relationships with partner nations are key in maintaining the resonating affinity of EU NAVFOR’s work to keep the free flow of international trade and ensure maritime security around the Horn of Africa.

Countering piracy requires strong partnerships; this is especially true of Combined Maritime Forces and EU NAVFOR.

Supporting maritime capabilities in the region is vital for on-going shared security and cooperation. EU NAVFOR is committed to assisting where it can to strengthen development with local partners.

Understanding the local maritime security situation and gaining valuable information remains important for EU NAVFOR. This knowledge can be gained by friendly interaction with fishermen off the coast of Somalia.

Staying at sea for longer periods allows warships to continue their main mission and thus supply and replenishment becomes a vital part of maritime security.

Cooperation between EU NAVFOR and regional partners is vital for the maintenance of maritime security and free flow of international trade around the Horn of Africa.

The commitment and cooperation of partners remains important to ensure maritime security in the region and ongoing high level meetings provides a platform for common understanding and further developments.