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Rescue training in the Seychelles

The Andromache, Seychelles Coastguard vessel (credit: Eunavfor Atalanta)
The Andromache, Seychelles Coastguard vessel (credit: Eunavfor Atalanta)

(B2) The Armed Forces of Seychelles, Coast Guard and Air Force, trained, during an exercise, with EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation Atalanta and EUCAP Nestor in search and rescue in Seychelles waters. The opportunity to strengthen coordination and communication between the different branches of the Seychelles Defense Forces and with international partners. This exercise was part of a series that EUCAP Nestor has initiated between the Seychelles and the ships of the EU anti-piracy naval force, whenever they call at the island. " These exercises allow Seychelles Coast Guard and Air Force officers to train for particular scenarios.”, explains Etienne de Poncins, EUCAP Nestor's head of mission. " This experience is essential for live situations. »

Nicolas Gros Verheyde

Chief editor of the B2 site. Graduated in European law from the University of Paris I Pantheon Sorbonne and listener to the 65th session of the IHEDN (Institut des Hautes Etudes de la Défense Nationale. Journalist since 1989, founded B2 - Bruxelles2 in 2008. EU/NATO correspondent in Brussels for Sud-Ouest (previously West-France and France-Soir).

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