The training really tests the ships’ crews and includes close-proximity manoeuvres.

ESPS Victoria, completed her deployment with EU Naval Force after four months of counter-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean.

ESPS Victoria during her integration in EUNAVFOR.

Sunset over the Sea.

Operations relieve briefing.

ESPS Tornado, drew up alongside US supply ship, USNS Joshua Humphreys, at sea to replenish fuel and essential supplies.

ESPS Tornados First Replenishment at Sea with US Navy.

ESPS Tornados First Replenishment at Sea with US Navy.

 Rear Admiral Stefano Barbieri, welcomed to ITS Carabiniere Captain Khyber Zaman, the Commanding Officer of PNS Saif.

Force Commander of Op Atalanta, Rear Admiral Stefano Barbieri, welcomes Captain Khyber Zaman, the Commanding Officer of PNS Saif.

Rear Admiral Barbieri said : We are both striving to fight piracy and improve the security of maritime routes in the Indian Ocean.

ITS Carabiniere, and South Korean warship, ROKS Choi Young, met in the Indian Ocean.

Combat demonstration on board ROKS Choi Young.

Gift exchange aboard ROKS Choi Young.

Italian helicopter approaches ROKS Choi Young.

South Korean Boarding Team approach ITS Carabiniere.

South Korean delegates on a tour of ITS Carabiniere.

Rear Admiral Barbieri, awarded the Operation Atalanta Medal to the multinational staff members embarked onboard the flagship, ITS Carabiniere.

The Force Commander addresses the Parade.

Medal Parade on board ITS Carabiniere.

Presenting a medal during the parade.