Mogadishu, Somalia – In a move aimed at strengthening Somalia’s maritime safety and emergency response capacity, the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) has donated advanced communication equipment to the country’s Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mogadishu.
The handover ceremony, held at the Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport headquarters, brought together senior officials from both sides. The donation agreement was formally signed by EUCAP Somalia Head of Mission, Kęstutis Lančinskas, and the Ministry’s General Director, in the presence of Minister Abdullahi Ahmed Mohamed Nur and the EU Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro.
According to a statement released after the event, the new equipment will “increase the availability of advanced communication tools,” enhancing Somalia’s ability to respond to maritime emergencies, coordinate rescues, and ensure safer navigation along its vast coastline—the longest in mainland Africa.
Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur expressed gratitude to the EU for its continued partnership, noting that the support will significantly improve the Ministry’s operational capabilities.
“This contribution strengthens our national capacity to manage maritime incidents and protect lives at sea,” he said.
Amb. Di Mauro reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Somalia’s maritime governance and security institutions, emphasizing that the partnership reflects a shared goal of ensuring safer waters and promoting sustainable blue economy growth.
EUCAP Somalia has been a long-standing partner in the country’s maritime sector, working to enhance law enforcement at sea, support the development of legal frameworks, and train personnel in coastal management and rescue operations.
For Somalia, the donation marks another step forward in rebuilding its maritime infrastructure and restoring confidence in its ability to safeguard both domestic and international maritime routes.