The Spanish Navy’s FUROR Maritime Action Building (BAM) (P-46) is currently stopping at the port of Abidjan, from Monday 13 to Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as part of its deployment in the Gulf of Guinea.
This presence is part of the European Union’s Coordinated Maritime Presences mechanism, through which Spain actively contributes to the strengthening of maritime security in a strategic region. Beyond this framework, this mission reflects above all Spain’s ongoing commitment to stability and security in the Gulf of Guinea, in close cooperation with the countries on the river.
During its stopover in Abidjan, the BAM FUROR conducts, in close collaboration with the Côte d’Ivoire National Navy, joint training activities and exchanges of expertise in the field of maritime safety. These actions aim to promote knowledge sharing and the development of interoperability between the two navies.
In this context, officers of the General Staff of the National Navy were received aboard the ship. On this occasion, a static demonstration of the Spanish-made M5D-Airfox drone system was carried out. This system, particularly suitable for maritime surveillance, security and border control missions, is an innovative tool for security operations.
In addition, the programming of the stopover also provides for institutional visits, including to the Regional Centre for Maritime Security of West Africa (CRESMAO) and the Institute of Interregional Maritime Security (ISMI), illustrating the desire to strengthen cooperation with regional actors in maritime security.
Deployed since January 19, 2026 from Cartagena (Spain), the BAM FUROR conducts a multi-month mission in the Gulf of Guinea, with the aim of strengthening naval presence, supporting defense diplomacy and contributing to the fight against maritime threats such as piracy, illicit trafficking or illegal fishing.
During this deployment, the building has already made stopovers in several countries in the region, including Mauritania, Senegal, Ghana, Gabon and Nigeria. After his stay in Côte d’Ivoire, he will continue his mission with planned stops in Cameroon and Cape Verde, before returning to Spain in early June 2026.
With this mission, Spain reaffirms its role as a reliable and committed partner in the region, actively contributing to maritime security, essential to the economic development and stability of the Gulf of Guinea.
source : KOACI
