European Union Naval Force Somalia
Press release
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Earlier this week during a port-call at Dar
es Salaam the Spanish Ocean Patrol Vessel ESPS 'Meteoro', as part of the
EU Naval Froce (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Operation Atalanta has carried out a
series of trainings with personnel from the Tanzanian Navy as part of
the Local Maritime Capacity Building (LMCB).
The participants were briefed by the ship's Commanding Officer,
Lt.-Cdr Juan Carlos Pérez on the Spanish Navy's (and other European
navies) contribution to the EU's counter piracy operation Atalanta as
well as in general aspects and security regulations of the planned
exercises.
The practical exercise for the Tanzanian Navy personnel a (simulated)
board, search and seizure operation. This collaboration drills enhance
the mutual understanding between EUNAVFOR and regional naval forces.
Combined trainings contribute to operate in a coordinated way and
encourage maritime security in the area.
Once the exercise was over, the 'Meteoro' received the visit of the
Spanish Ambassador in Tanzania, Luis Manuel Cuesta, who was welcomed by
the ship's commander. After greeting the officers and non-commissioned
officers he was shown around the offshore patrol boat and briefed on her
capabilities and the activities carried out to date.