Einsatzgruppenversorger "Bonn" departed from Wilhelmshaven for Operation "Irini".

It will join Operation European Union Naval Forces Mediterranean (EUNAFVOR MED) "Irini" in the Mediterranean off the coast of Libya. "The crew has done an incredible and great job during the preparation period, so we are ready to go into action," said the commander of the "Bonn", frigate captain Eike Deußen. "Our main mission there will be to contribute to the implementation of the arms embargo against Libya. In addition, the illegal export of oil products from the country is to be prevented and people smuggling and smuggling activities are to be stopped. We feel that we are well trained and well prepared for all these tasks," continued the commander. In order to fulfil the mission, the crew of the "Bonn" is supplemented by two on-board helicopters from Nordholz and a boarding team. This is virtually indispensable in an operational area the size of the Federal Republic of Germany. A total of around 220 soldiers will be on board when the ship sets sail.