HMS Cattistock heads for the Med
Royal Navy minehunter HMS Cattistock has set sail on a four-month NATO mission in the Mediterranean.
Royal Navy minehunter HMS Cattistock
will be working as part of a permanent multinational maritime force in the area called the .
Ships from allied nations work together throughout the year defending sea routes from the threat of underwater mines and carrying out joint training exercises.
皇冠体育app deployment demonstrates the UK鈥檚 long-standing commitment to NATO and outlines the importance of the Royal Navy鈥檚 role within the organisation.
HMS Cattistock鈥檚 Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Stephen Higham, said:
We are well prepared and looking forward to working alongside our NATO allies in the Mediterranean. This deployment is a great opportunity for the ship to learn from shared experiences, contribute to regional security and showcase the Royal Navy鈥檚 skill as the world鈥檚 leading experts in mine warfare.