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SNMG2 HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN operates in the Mediterranean

MEDITERRANEAN SEA – On Thursday last week, Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 - Task Unit 02 (SNMG2 TU02) ship HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN conducted a cooperative boarding on the Togolese flag merchant vessel (MV) BYBLOS, as part of NATO’s counter-terrorism Operation ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR.

HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN (FFH 339) conducted this cooperative boarding for cargo and documentation verification during its operations in international waters of the Mediterranean.

The operation received consent from the MV flag-state and the master of MV BYBLOS. Both master and crew were very cooperative, facilitating the boarding manoeuvres. The boarding team received support from the ship’s CH-124 Sea King helicopter. Their arrival on board MV BYBLOS was well received, with support and assistance from the crew. Once it was confirmed that cargo and documentation were in order, the merchant vessel continued to its destination port.

"These actions demonstrate a team effort, involving the strategic, operational and tactical levels of the Alliance. They are the result of the ongoing planning and training done by NATO maritime forces,” said Vice Admiral Bruno Paulmier, Deputy Commander of the Allied Maritime Command. "Our presence and this boarding are an important indicator of the Allied nations’ and Partners’ presence, and their excellent relationship with the commercial shipping community. This presence is part of the evolving contribution of the Alliance to guaranteeing maritime security in the Mediterranean Sea during these times of change”.