On Thursday 29th March Spanish warship ESPS INFANTA ELENA, operating
as part of the European counter piracy force (EUNAVFOR), came to the aid
of a Somali fishing vessel, adrift off the coast of Mogadishu.
INFANTA ELENA was patrolling the waters off the coast of Somalia as
part of its mission to deter piracy and protect vulnerable shipping when
the crew noticed a Somali whaler adrift.
After obtaining permission to send a team aboard the vessel the EU
forces ascertained that the fisherman had suffered an engine failure and
some of the crew were in need to medical assistance.
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| Somali Whaler adrift off the coast of Mogadishu. European naval forces assisted the fishermen, and provided them with food and water. (Photo Courtesy EUNAVFOR) |
Engineers from the EUNAVFOR ship were able to quickly fix the mechanical problem with the engine, allowing the ship to sail back to shore. Whilst repairs were underway the ships doctors also provided medical assistance to two injured Somalis and gave the whaler's crew food and water.
This encounter once again shows the utility and versatility of the EUNAVFOR mission which not only counters piracy but is committed to assisting the Somali people and promoting the growth of law abiding activities in Somali waters.
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