This is the first time that the Lithuanian Navy takes command of one of NATO’s Standing Naval Forces.
The change of command ceremony will be conducted by NATO Allied Maritime Command’s Deputy Chief of Staff Submarines, Rear Admiral Robert Kamensky, a the Central Klaipėda Terminal with participation of crews from 8 SNMCMG1 ships and international SNMCMG1 staff.
Commander Premeneckas will be leading SNMCMG1 from SNMCMG1’s new flagship, the Lithuanian Minelayer LNS JOTVINGIS that will also host aboard the international SNMCMG1 staff comprised of eight Lithuanians and five members sent by Estonia, Latvia, Norway, Turkey and Germany.
While under Lithuanian six-month command SNMCMG1 will include 7 mine hunters and sweepers: the Polish Navy’s ORP FLAMING, the German Navy’s FGS DATTELN, the Norwegian Navy’s HNoMS KARMOY, the Latvian Navy’s LVA TALIVALDIS, the Estonian Navy’s ENS SAKALA, the Dutch Navy’s HNLMS ZIERIKZEE, and the Belgian Navy’s BNS CROCUS.
Prior to mooring in Klaipėda the Group has provided a constant NATO presence in the Baltic, enhancing maritime security and assuring Allies of NATO’s solidarity and commitment to collective defence.
SNMCMG1 under Lithuania’s command will be taking part in different exercises in Finland, the United Kingdom, complete a mine sweeping operation off the coast of France, attend SNMCMG1 tactical training events, etc.
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