Eunavfor Atalanta explains its work to Somali fishermen

(BRUSSELS2) Not everything is limited to the fight against piracy. Taking advantage of his patrols off the Somali coast, the Spaniards of the ship ESPS Relampago, participating in the European operation to fight against piracy, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, met Somali fishermen at sea. Objective: to raise awareness the efforts of the European operation and the positive consequences for the Somalis. Whether in the protection of the ship MSM Douro, currently responsible for providing humanitarian aid to Somalis, as per thePatrols off the coast to deter potential pirates from going out to sea to attack ships. These friendly approaches (friendly approach) with local fishermen” help build mutual trust and understanding between counter-piracy naval forces and the local Somali community explains to the HQ of the European anti-piracy operation. 

(Leonor Hubaut)