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SNMCMG2-Port visit in BAR (Montenegro) - TCG CEZAYIRLI GAZI HASAN PASA (A579) and the mine hunter TCG EDREMIT (M261) alongside - 18 MAR 2016 - Photo by WO C.ARTIGUES (HQ MARCOM). BAR, Montenegro , NATO ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Counter-Measures Group TWO (SNMCMG2) arrived in Bar for a scheduled port visit, during the Group’s deployment to the Mediterranean to enhance maritime security and readiness. This visit aims to strengthen the cooperation and partnership with Montenegro.

Led by Captain Ramazan Kesgin, (TUR N), SNMCMG2 is currently composed of the flagship Turkish tender TCG CEZAYIRLI GAZI HASAN PASA and the mine hunters TCG EDREMIT (Turkey) and ESPS TAMBRE (Spain).

During the port visit, the Group will share its experiences in mine warfare operations with Montenegro Navy officers and cadets and participate in activities designed to enhance understanding and friendship between the Montenegro Navy and NATO Sailors.

Upon conclusion of the port visit, SNMCMG2 will participate in tactical maneuvering exercises with Montenegro Navy, while embarking Sailors to observe procedures and interact in activities aboard the NATO ships. These activities at sea are designed to enhance high level of interoperability and familiarization between naval partners.

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