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NATO deploys standing maritime groups to Baltic Sea
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NATO deploys standing maritime groups to Baltic Sea

Ships from Standing Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) are sailing into the Baltic Sea and will participate in exercises with bordering Allied and partner nations.

Naval News Staff 12 Apr 2022

NATO Maritime Command press release

NATO regularly deploys maritime forces in the Baltic Sea in order to maintain a credible and capable defensive capability in accordance with treaty obligations.

SNMG1 led by Commodore A. van de Sande of the Royal Netherlands Navy, consists of the flagship HNLMS De Zeven Provincien, the German Combat Support Ship FGS Berlin, HDMS Peter Willemoes, FGS Erfurt, and HMS Northumberland.

SNMCMG1 is currently led by Commander Ott Laanemets and is comprised of LVSN Virsaitis, BNS Lobelia, FGS Bad Bevensen, ENS Sakala, HMS Grimsby, HNLMS Schiedam, HNOMS Hinnoy. SNMCMG1 consisting of minehunters from different nations is continuously ready at short notice to bring the capabilities, skills, and expertise to clear underwater explosives and provide maritime safety.

NATO MARCOM photo

SNMG1 and SNMCMG1 are two of four task groups composed of ships from various allied countries. These vessels are continuously available to NATO to perform different tasks ranging from participation in exercises to operational missions. They also are currently part of the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) while exhibiting forward presence and contributing to operational coherence among allied naval forces to support greater regional security and stability.

#NATO Ships from SNMG1 and SNMCMG1 are sailing into the Baltic Sea and will participate in exercises with bordering Allied and partner nations. Read more: https://t.co/ZvE0hBvAAb pic.twitter.com/7Bv072Z1qa

— NATO Maritime Command (@NATO_MARCOM) April 12, 2022
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