10/17/2023 0 Comments Warship european maritime force![]() Rear Admiral Turchetto sincerely thanked Rear Admiral Magkos for his work, and Greece for its essential contribution, including the two Flagships, HS NAVARINON and HS HELLI. IRINI´s presence is a key enabler for the European Union’s situational awareness in the Central Mediterranean, one of the most relevant and strategic areas for Europe and international trade. Against the backdrop of continued political and security instability in Libya, IRINI’s mission represents an invaluable and unique tool for Europe to monitor and disrupt illicit activities at sea and in the air, off the coasts of Libya.” said the Operation Commander. Adding to the presence of Operation Sophia from 2015 to 2020, this marks a total of seven years of EU engagement in this critical area. “Operation IRINI has been active in the Central Mediterranean for two years now. ![]() Also attended the ceremony Rear Admiral Valter Zappellini, Chief of Staff Italian Joint Operations Headquarters. The Ceremony was chaired by the Operation Commander Rear Admiral Stefano Turchetto. Italian Rear Admiral Fabrizio Rutteri has taken over from the Greek Rear Admiral Michail Magkos the Command Authority of the European Joint Force operating in the Central Mediterranean, consisting of naval units and aircrafts and forward logistic facilities. ![]() The new Flagship will be the ITS frigate GRECALE. On 1 April, Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI changed its Force Commander during a ceremony in Taranto on board of the Hellenic frigate HS ELLI. ![]()
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