SNMCMG2 au Maroc 2014

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Seven NATO Ships SNMCMG2 Arrive in Casablanca

This morning, seven NATO ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Counter-Measures Group TWO (SNMCMG2) arrived in Casablanca for a scheduled port visit, during the Group’s deployment to the Mediterranean to enhance maritime security and readiness, and in support of NATO counter-terrorism Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR.

Led by Captain Giovanni Piegaja, (ITA N), SNMCMG2 is currently composed of the flagship Italian frigate ITS AVIERE and the minehunters FGS HOMBURG (Germany), TCG ERDEK (Turkey), HS EVROPI (Greece), ESPS DUERO (Spain), HMS GRIMSBY (UK), and BNS GODETIA (Belgium).
Since Italy assumed command of SNMCMG2 in June, the Group has patrolled in the Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea, conducting mine counter-measures activities and contributing to maritime situational awareness with regard to counter-terrorism operations.
SNMCMG2 was greeted upon arrival in port by Chief of Staff, NATO Allied Maritime Command, Rear Admiral Giorgio Lazio.
During the port visit, Captain Piegaja and his staff will meet with Royal Moroccan Navy leadership to discuss numerous issues of shared importance, to include counter-terrorism operations, mutually beneficial exercises, and partnership within the Mediterranean Dialogue framework. The Group will share its experiences in mine warfare operations with Royal Moroccan Navy officers and cadets and participate in activities designed to enhance understanding and friendship between the Royal Moroccan Navy and NATO Sailors. Captain Piegaja will also meet with the Mayor of Casablanca.
Upon conclusion of the port visit, SNMCMG2 will participate in a passing exercise and tactical navigation exercise with Royal Moroccan Navy ships, while embarking Sailors to observe the exercises from aboard the NATO ships. These activities at sea are designed to enhance interoperability and familiarity between naval partners.

http://navaltoday.com/2014/09/05/seven-nato-ships-snmcmg2-arrive-in-casablanca/

ITS AVIERE ( F583 )


HMS GIMSBY ( M108 ) et FGS HOMBURG ( M1069 )


ESPS DUERO ( M36 )


TCG ERDEK ( M263 )


HS EVROPI ( M62 )


Contre-Amiral Giorgio Lazio commandant de la flotte

un officier des FRA dans la réunion

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MARCOM Chief of Staff discusses partnership and cooperation with Royal Moroccan Navy

CASABLANCA, Morocco – Saturday, in conjunction with a port visit by Standing NATO Mine Counter-Measures Group TWO (SNMCMG2), Chief of Staff, NATO Allied Maritime Command, Rear Admiral Giorgio Lazio met with Vice Admiral Mohamed Laghmari, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy, and his staff to discuss numerous issues of shared importance. Morocco stands as a privileged partner of NATO for its participation in the Mediterranean Dialogue and NATO’s counter-terrorism Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR.


Taking advantage of an operational brief received by the Royal Moroccan Navy Staff, the two officers had the opportunity to stress again how necessary it is to cooperate in order to face emerging security challenges in the Mediterranean area, and agreed that possible actions to enhance the current common effort in ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR could include visits of Royal Moroccan Navy officers on board NATO ships and at HQ MARCOM in Northwood, UK.


MARCOM and the Royal Moroccan Navy are also exploring additional opportunities for training and exercises to improve interoperability and strengthen relationships among the naval forces.


“Vice Admiral Laghmari and his staff were very gracious hosts during our visit, and our frank and open discussions provided valuable insight into our common interests in the maritime domain,” said Rear Admiral Lazio. “We are striving to enhance our partnership with the Royal Moroccan Navy and our partners in the Mediterranean Dialogue, and this visit provided a unique opportunity to identify pragmatic steps toward achieving that goal.”

La frégate RMN Hassan II ( 612 ) a évolué dans des manoeuvres avec la flottille du SNMCMG2 jusqu'à l'Espagne ou elle a fait une escale au port de Cadiz, durant lequelle, plusieurs activités protocolaires et diplomatiques ont eu lieu, notamment une visite menée par le Commandant de la frégate Lahsen Zahir au palais provincial de la ville :