16/05/2023 Lettonia, (Латвия), Rīga
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance”.
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) was established in 1973 as Standing Naval Force Channel (STANAVFORCHAN) to clear World War II mines from the English Channel. Fifty years on, it remains an active High Readiness Task Group, with a long history of clearing ordnance from the seas, making maritime routes safer for all maritime activity. SNMCMG1 celebrated the half-century milestone with a ceremony at Riga Passenger Terminal where the ships’ crews and guests from NATO member and partner nations gathered on the flag-festooned quayside. Distinguished guests included ambassadors and military representatives from all nations who have made regular contributions to SNMCMG1 including many former Task Group commanders. Maritime mines pose a silent but deadly threat, capable of causing tremendous damage to both civilian and military vessels. SNMCMG-1 has worked tirelessly to clear mines and unexploded ordnance, safeguarding human life and securing sea lines of communication so critical to the development of European nations’ economies. Through these endeavours, this group showcases the broader significance of mine countermeasures in fostering peace, stability, and progress.
Photo-Source: mc.nato.int
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