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ECSA calls for the extension of the mandate of the EU NAVFOR operation Atalanta
Confitarma, the Persian Gulf and the waters in front of Somalia is a strategically relevant area for Italian armament
July 17, 2020
"The EU, with the establishment of Operation Atalanta in 2008 - wrote the Secretary General of the European Community Shipowners' Associations, Martin Dorsman - showed a strong leading role in improving the safety of passing ships Gulf of Aden and the Somali basin through which the 20% of global trade. From the peak of piracy region in 2010, the operation and associated measures proven to be an effective deterrent, ensuring many years significantly reduced incidents.' The ECSA explained However, given the continuing reports of boats with armed people approaching the ships, continues to be precarious and that you can easily turnaround.
The European shipping association also pointed out that, to maintain a high level of preparation and decrease number of incidents, shipowners followed best practices transitioning to high-risk areas. "However -- he explained Dorsman -- alone the efforts of the industry can not replace the presence of naval resources, sharing multilateral coordination. The continuation Operation Atalanta - he noted - is essential for safeguard maritime transport in the region.'
By combining with ECSA's recommendations, Confederation of Italian Owners (Confitarma) highlighted how the Persian Gulf and the waters in front of Somalia a strategically relevant area for Italian armament.
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"The EU, with the establishment of Operation Atalanta in 2008 - wrote the Secretary General of the European Community Shipowners' Associations, Martin Dorsman - showed a strong leading role in improving the safety of passing ships Gulf of Aden and the Somali basin through which the 20% of global trade. From the peak of piracy region in 2010, the operation and associated measures proven to be an effective deterrent, ensuring many years significantly reduced incidents.' The ECSA explained However, given the continuing reports of boats with armed people approaching the ships, continues to be precarious and that you can easily turnaround.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
