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'''Operation Ocean Shield''' is [[NATO]]'s contribution to the [[Operation Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa|anti-piracy operations]] off the [[Horn of Africa]], following the earlier [[Operation Allied Protector]]. It began on August 17, 2009 after being approved by the [[North Atlantic Council]] and includes warships primarily from the [[United States]] though vessels from many other nations are also involved. Operation Ocean Shield focuses on protecting the ships of [[Operation Allied Provider]] on the east coast of [[Somalia]] in the [[Indian Ocean]], which are distributing aid as part of the [[World Food Programme]]. It also helps build up the navies and coast guards of regional states to assist in countering the [[Piracy in Somalia|Somali Pirates]]. [[China]] and [[South Korea]] have also sent warships to participate in the activities.<ref>http://www.manw.nato.int/page_operation_ocean_shield.aspx</ref> |
'''Operation Ocean Shield''' is [[NATO]]'s contribution to the [[Operation Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa|anti-piracy operations]] off the [[Horn of Africa]], following the earlier [[Operation Allied Protector]]. It began on August 17, 2009 after being approved by the [[North Atlantic Council]] and includes warships primarily from the [[United States]] though vessels from many other nations are also involved. Operation Ocean Shield focuses on protecting the ships of [[Operation Allied Provider]] on the east coast of [[Somalia]] in the [[Indian Ocean]], which are distributing aid as part of the [[World Food Programme]]. It also helps build up the navies and coast guards of regional states to assist in countering the [[Piracy in Somalia|Somali Pirates]]. [[China]] and [[South Korea]] have also sent warships to participate in the activities.<ref>http://www.manw.nato.int/page_operation_ocean_shield.aspx</ref> |
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==Anti-Piracy Operations== |
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On March 25, 2010 pirates [[Action of 25 March 2010|attacked]] the [[Panama]]nian flagged merchantman [[MV Almezaan|MV ''Almezaan'']]. One pirate was killed by a the ''Almezaan{{'}}s crew during the boarding and shortly afterwards the [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Spanish Navy|Navy]] [[frigate]] [[Spanish frigate Navarra (F85)|''Navarra'']] arrived and launched a [[helicopter]] . Warning shots were then fired and the pirates surrendered withouth further conflict. Five Somalis were taken prisoner and their ship was sunk by gunfire.<ref>http://www.defensa.gob.es/gabinete/notasPrensa/2010/03/DGC_100323_Navarra_intercepta_piratas.html</ref> |
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Operation Ocean Shield is NATO's contribution to the anti-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa, following the earlier Operation Allied Protector. It began on August 17, 2009 after being approved by the North Atlantic Council and includes warships primarily from the United States though vessels from many other nations are also involved. Operation Ocean Shield focuses on protecting the ships of Operation Allied Provider on the east coast of Somalia in the Indian Ocean, which are distributing aid as part of the World Food Programme. It also helps build up the navies and coast guards of regional states to assist in countering the Somali Pirates. China and South Korea have also sent warships to participate in the activities.[1]
Anti-Piracy Operations
On March 25, 2010 pirates attacked the Panamanian flagged merchantman MV Almezaan. One pirate was killed by a the Almezaan's crew during the boarding and shortly afterwards the Spanish Navy frigate Navarra arrived and launched a helicopter . Warning shots were then fired and the pirates surrendered withouth further conflict. Five Somalis were taken prisoner and their ship was sunk by gunfire.[2]
Vessels Deployed
| Ship | Type | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Farragut | guided missile destroyer | USN |
| Donald Cook | guided missile destroyer | USN |
| Laboon | guided missile destroyer | USN |
| Bainbridge | guided missile destroyer | USN |
| Stephen W. Groves | guided missile frigate | USN |
| Kauffman | guided missile frigate | USN |
| Cornwall | frigate | RN |
| Chatham | frigate | RN |
| Montrose | frigate | RN |
| Esbern Snare | combat support ship | RDN |
| Absalon | combat support ship | RDN |
| Tromp | frigate | RNN |
| Zeeleeuw | submarine | RNN |
| Bersagliere | frigate | MM |
| Libeccio | frigate | MM |
| Chungmugong Yi Sun-Shin | destroyer | ROKN |
| Choi Young | destroyer | ROKN |
| Fredericton | frigate | RCN |
| Giresun | frigate | TN |
| Chao Hu | frigate | PLAN |
See Also
References
- ^ http://www.manw.nato.int/page_operation_ocean_shield.aspx
- ^ http://www.defensa.gob.es/gabinete/notasPrensa/2010/03/DGC_100323_Navarra_intercepta_piratas.html
- ^ http://www.manw.nato.int/page_operation_ocean_shield.aspx
- ^ http://www.manw.nato.int/pdf/Press%20Releases%202010/Jun%20-%20Dec%202010/SNMG1/SNMG1%202010%2029.pdf
- ^ http://www.manw.nato.int/pdf/Press%20Releases%202010/Jun%20-%20Dec%202010/SNMG1/SNMG1%202010%2030%20NATO%20WARSHIP%20ESBERN%20SNARE.pdf
