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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · 12h

EUCAP Somalia ayaa qalab ugu deeqday xarunta baadigoobka iyo samatabixinta badda Somaliyeed ee ku taala Muqdisha.

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EUCAP Somalia donated equipment to Somalia’s Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre.

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · 18h

EUCAP Somalia’s Field Office in #Puntland successfully concluded a two-week seminar on the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) to 15 Puntland Maritime Police Force Commanders: bit.ly/4qaij5Q

Successful seminar on International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships to Puntland Maritime Police Force

EUCAP Somalia’s Field Office in Puntland successfully concluded a two-week seminar on the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) to 15 Puntland Maritime Police Fo...

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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · 4d

With the support of our Field Office in Somaliland, the Maritime Security Coordination Office organized the Somaliland Maritime Security and Development Coordination Meeting in Hargeisa:

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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · 12d

EUCAP trained 56 Police officers in Somaliland on Leadership & Command, focusing on leadership, ethics, human rights & cybersecurity. The Police Commissioner awarded certificates, thanking EUCAP for strengthening police leadership.

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · 13d

Under the EU-funded Red Sea Project, #EUCAPSOM supported an INTERPOL-led mentoring session on illegal fisheries in Bossaso. The event stressed stronger coordination and inter-agency cooperation to combat fisheries crime.

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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · 21d

Through its Field Office in #Puntland, EUCAP #Somalia successfully conducted a two-week Training of Trainers course for 15 Commanders of the Puntland Maritime Police Force.

These Commanders were also trained in maritime radio comms (#SOLAS) and all obtained the Short Range Certificate #SCR.

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · 21d

EUCAP Somalia welcomed the Technical Specialist Advisor from the #Puntland Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources, to prepare upcoming training and support its legal capacity.

The Mission reaffirmed its continued commitment to strengthening #maritimegovernance.

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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · 25d

Together with @undp.org and @unwomen.bsky.social, EUCAP successfully organized a workshop on 'Enhancing First Response and Investigative Capacities in addressing Gender-Based Violence #GBV in #Somaliland': bit.ly/3KkCEFh

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · 28d

You can now find the video of the Federal Darwish Ceremony on our YouTube channel - or watch directly below!

Team Europe - @EUDEL in Somalia @eutmsomalia.bsky.social @EUNAVFOR Atalanta

Federal Darwish Graduation Ceremony - 17 September 2025, Mogadishu

YouTube video by EUCAP Somalia

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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · 29d

The Mission bid farewell this week to its esteemed colleague, Deputy Head of Mission Dr. Fabian Loewenberg.

Fabian served with EUCAP Somalia for over five years. EUCAP Somalia is grateful for Fabian's contribution to the success of the Mission and wishes him the very best!

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Sep 18

Supported by EUCAP Somalia, the second cohort of Federal Darwish trainees graduated yesterday in Mogadishu, in the presence of H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama and other high-level officials.

Read our press release here: bit.ly/468Xa46

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Sep 14

Yesterday, our Head of Mission and Head of Operations met with the Somali Police Chief, General Abdullahi.

Progress on Somali police development was discussed, including the development of the Command and Control Centre, and possibilities for further assistance. 🇸🇴 🇪🇺

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Sep 13

Last week in #Rome, EUCAP #Somalia and its #Somali partners participated in the high-level #Mediterranean Coast Guard Functions Forum (MCGFF). Read all about it here: bit.ly/3KjqZq0 !

#EUNAVFOR #IMO #GuardiaCostiera #MaritimeSecurity #MaritimeSafety

EUCAP Somalia and its Somali partners participate in Mediterranean Coast Guard Functions Forum

EUCAP Somalia and its Somali partners participate in high-level Mediterranean Coast Guard Functions Forum

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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Sep 11

🔎NATIONAL POSITIONS vacant! 🙏

For more information and how to apply: bit.ly/4nvPU8l

The deadline for applications is 28 September 2025 at 16:00 (EAT).

Please share this post within your network and tag someone in the comments who might be interested.

#jobs #work

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Sep 11

⚠️EUCAP Somalia is looking for a service provider who can offer (online) #peersupport #training to our Mission Members (in English).

Interested? Check out the Call for Expression of Interest via the following link and apply by 15 October!

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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Sep 7

Waxan si Wadajir @UNTMIS & @EUNAVFOR, u tababarnay 14 sarkal oo ka tirsan ha’yadda bada si ay u noqdan isku-dubayaasha hawlagallada SAR.Tababarkan 2 isbuc ah wuxu xoojinaya diyar-garowga SAR, wafajinta hab-racyada IMO, xuquqda adanaha,sharciga iyo diyarinta qorshaha qaran ee SAR.

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Sep 7

Together with #UNTMIS & #EUNAVFOR, we trained 14 Somali maritime officers as #SAR Mission Coordinators. The two-week course strengthens SAR readiness, aligns procedures with IMO standards, embeds human rights & legal frameworks, and enables drafting Somalia’s National SAR Plan. 🇸🇴 🇪🇺

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Sep 4

⚠️#JobAlert!

Join the Virtual Job Fair organised by EUCAP Somalia and the EU Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) on 18 Oct 2025 at 10:00 CET. 🇸🇴 🇨🇫 🇪🇺

👉 Click here or scan the QR code to enrol: [https://bit.ly/4mPqOBp]
🗓️ Application deadline: 04 Oct 2025

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Aug 15

EUCAP Somalia Head of Mission Kęstutis Lančinskas and @eutmsomalia.bsky.social Force Commander Brig. Gen. Marco Manzone visited Mogadishu Port to assess Maritime Domain Awareness initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance interoperability among Somalia’s maritime security institutions.

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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Aug 15

Our Field Office in Puntland completed the 5th of 11 seminars for 15 Puntland Maritime Police Force Commanders. The 10-day Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) training covered law, navigation, and human rights. MDA is essential for planning and executing operations at sea.

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Aug 7

4 Aug, xafiska Puntland oo kashayana la-taliyaha xaquqda adanaha ee EUCAP aya semiar u qabtay taliyayasha @PMPFOfficial, Kuna saabsana xaquqda adanaha ee hawlagada badda. 19 qof oo ka socda hay’adaha amiga aya ka qayb galay si ay uga dodan maba’dida sharciga iyo xaquqda aadanaha.

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Aug 7

On Aug 4, Field Office Puntland with the support of EUCAP’s Human Rights Adviser held a seminar for @PMPFOfficial Commanders on human rights in maritime ops. 19 law enforcement reps joined to explore decision-making in line with the RoL and based on #humanrights principles.

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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Jul 28

Shalay, EUCAP Somaliya aya la kulantay wasirka Qoyska Marwo Khadija al-Makhzoumi si ay ugu wada hadlan sinanta jinsiga, xuquqda adanaha & ka qaybgalka hawenka ee amiga. Wasiradu waxay mujisay bahida iskashi lagu hormarinayo ajendaha haweka & wax ka qabashada tacdiyada jinsiga.

EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Jul 3

EUCAP Somalia and UNTMIS jointly trained Somali maritime officers on Vessel Traffic Management & Information System (VTMIS).
This system will help Somalia monitor and protect its waters more effectively, prevent incidents and respond to threats.
Initial VTMIS deployment in key coastal areas soon.

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EUCAP Somalia @eucapsomalia.bsky.social · Jun 23

EUCAP completed a 5-day training for the Somaliland Coast Guard, delivered by the Mobile Training Unit in Berbera. Topics included search and rescue, maritime safety, environmental protection, and anti-trafficking. Participants will share knowledge to boost operational capacity and ongoing learning.

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