The rain accompanies ITS CAIO DUILIO, the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES flagship, in daily endevour to maritime security. The close protection continues along sea line of communication with a “convoy” composed of three dissimilar type of vessels. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES continues its mission in full compliance with international law, protecting shipping targeted by attacks at sea or air. …
Different directions, same goals. FGS HESSEN and ITS CAIO DUILIO have crossed their routes in the Red Sea, protecting merchant and commercial vessels in the region to safeguard freedom of navigation and the lives of sailors. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES continues its mission in full compliance with international law, protecting shipping targeted by attacks at sea or …
H.E. Agostino PALESE, Italian Ambassador in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan and IGAD and Mrs. Danila IZZO, Swedish and Belgian Consul in Djibouti visited the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Force Headquarters in ITS CAIO DUILIO. During the visit, the crew felt the vicinity and support of diplomatic authorities in the region. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES continues its mission in full compliance …
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES team, from ITS DUILIO goes on board MV GRANDE NEW JERSEY during an activity of close protection to explain the aim of the operation. The transit of Grande New Jersey continues along sea line of communication under “ASPIDES” protection. The Master of M/V Grande New Jersey expressed his gratitude to the European Union …
FSG HESSEN, a German EUNAVFOR ASPIDES asset, is granting close protection to merchant vessel in high threat area. Our operation with its defensive mandate, provides to maritime situational awareness and accompany vessels, contributing to the freedom of navigation. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES continues its mission in full compliance with international law, shielding freedom of navigation and supporting …
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On 20 March 2024, while conducting close protection task under Greece-led ASPIDES operation in Southern Red Sea, a French destroyer detected a Houthi aerial attack drone threatening the commercial navigation. The embarked helicopter, then patrolling in the area, was guided by the destroyer to engage and destroy the drone with its machine gun, in order to …
Leadership and effectiveness : Rear-admiral Vasilios Gryparis, Hellenic Navy, commanding operation @EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, visited a French Navy Destroyer while in port visit. Operational briefings between @NavyGR and @MarineNationale. ASPIDES is about Shielding Freedom of Navigation.
The Italian Navy destroyer CAIO DUILO, flagship of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, protecting a “convoy” composed of three ships. Different flags, dissimilar types of vessel, all seeking safe passage at sea. Our activities contribute to ensure maritime security, seaborne trade and life of all sailors. What Is a CONVOY? A CONVOY is defined as number of merchant …
On 19 February 2024 the EU Foreign Affair Council launched EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, a defensive operation with the aim to protect precious global public goods; freedom of navigation, international trade and maritime security. One month into the Operation, ASPIDES assets have achieved the close protection of 35 merchant vessels. These operations led to defensive actions which …
HS HYDRA is providing close protection to merchant and commercial vessels in transit in Bab Al Mandeb strait. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES contributes to increase maritime situational awareness and safeguard freedom of navigation along sea lines of communication in the region. What is CLOSE PROTECTION? It can be defined as the joint transit of one or more …
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