NATO Task Force Departed From Algeria
24 Feb 2012 1 Comment
Today the NATO mine counter measures task force SNMCMG-2 has ended its 4 day port visit in Algeria. The next port of call for the task force will be Casablanca, Morroco.
The Port Visit will last from 21to 24 February and forms part of an extensive Programme for the Group aimed at increasing cooperation and understanding between NATO and Algeria.
The visit will allow NATO units to foster relationships with civilian and military authorities and offers the opportunity for national authorities to apprise themselves of SNMCMG2’s capabilities and ongoing activities. During the visit, the crews will have an opportunity to visit historical and cultural sites.
This is the current composition of SNMCMG-2:
Number
|
Name
|
Nation
|
Participants
|
A-577 | TCG Sokullu Mehmet Paşa | Turkey | Flagship |
M-268 | TCG Akcakoca | Turkey | Minehunter |
M-34 | SPS Turia | Spain | Minehunter |
5556 | ITS Alghero | Italy | Minehunter |
M-30 | HMS Ledbury | UK | Minehunter |
Click for the previous Algeria visit of SNMCMG-2
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