Swedish Fast Assault Craft Conduct First Mission with EU Naval Force

EUNAVFOR – 25 February 2015 kl: 15.28
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Two Swedish Navy CB90 Fast Assault craft that are currently embarked in the EU Naval Force flagship, HNLMS Johan de Witt, have carried out their first tasking since joining the EU Naval Force Operation Atalanta in February.

Svenska stridsbåtar patrullerar utanför Somalias kust för att skapa sig en uppfattning om normalbilden i området. För ledning, stöd och underhåll medföljer en nederländsk LCU (Landing Craft Unit).
Svenska stridsbåtar patrullerar utanför Somalias kust för att skapa sig en uppfattning om normalbilden i området. För ledning, stöd och underhåll medföljer en nederländsk LCU (Landing Craft Unit).
Prior to deploying to the Indian Ocean, the CB90s and their crews went through an extensive period of operational sea training. Photo: Mats Nystörm/Försvarsmakten
Svenska stridsbåtar patrullerar utanför Somalias kust för att skapa sig en uppfattning om normalbilden i området. För ledning, stöd och underhåll medföljer en nederländsk LCU (Landing Craft Unit).
The craft will be used to conduct friendly approaches with local fishermen. Photo: Mats Nyström/Försvarsmakten

One of their key roles is to conduct surveillance operations along the Somali coastline where pirates have previously been known to operate. The craft will also be used to conduct friendly approaches with local fishermen and if required, boarding operations against vessels suspected of being involved in piracy.

Extensively used by Swedish Forces in their own waters, this is the first time that the CB90 Fast Assault Craft has been used as part of Operation Atalanta.

Prior to deploying to the Indian Ocean, the CB90s and their crews went through an extensive period of operational sea training.