German Defence Minister Thomas de Maiziere watches the departure of frigate Bayern (Bavaria) in a port...
German Defence Minister Thomas de Maiziere watches the departure of frigate Bayern (Bavaria) in a port in Djibouti, Decedmber 6, 2011. De Maiziere visited the German navy contingent taking part in Operation Atalanta. REUTERS/Britta Pedersen/Pool (DJIBOUTI - Tags: MILITARY MARITIME)