Royal Netherlands Navy in Operation Atalanta-1
The Royal Netherlands Warship Accomplished its mission in the Operation Atalanta
The Royal Netherlands Warship, HNLMS Groningen Friday 27 November ©EUNAVFOR
Since 2008, as a vital part of EU Naval Force, the Royal Netherlands Navy has been greatly engaged in Operation Atalanta.
In August 2015, for the first time, the Royal Dutch Navy deployed one of its golden Ace ‘Patrol Vessel HNLMS Groningen’ to EU Naval Force for the ongoing Counter-piracy ‘the Operation Atalanta’.
In its leading position, the Royal Warship HNLMS Groningen was engaged in: Patrolling the regional water for maintaining Security and giving protection to ‘ Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN’. And in the Joint Training and Exercise with the regional Maritime Forces.
On November 27. the Royal Netherlands Warship accomplished its three months period mission and was awarded the Medal of Operation Atalanta.
In the Atalanta Medal Parade ceremony ‘Commander Hansen’ the Commanding Officer expressed his gratitude to his crew and stated: “This Medal is a sign of the European Union’s appreciation of your good work and achievements.” ©EUNAVFOR
By Catherine Stella Schmidt (Copyrighted material)
US-Europe World Affairs 