NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Arrives in Finland’s Turku Port

The visiting fleet comprises the group’s flagship, the Lithuanian command and support ship LNS Jotvingis, Poland’s mine countermeasures vessel ORP Mewa, and Finland’s mine countermeasures vessel MHC Purunpää.

The visit will continue throughout the weekend, providing an opportunity for the multinational task group’s personnel to take a routine rest while the vessels replenish their fuel and food supplies. All three ships are currently moored at the Port of Turku.

According to the Finnish Defence Forces, LNS Jotvingis measures 64.8 metres in length and 12 metres in width. Poland’s ORP Mewa is 58.5 metres long and 10.3 metres wide, while Finland’s MHC Purunpää measures 52 metres in length and 9.8 metres in width.

SNMCMG1 is a multinational maritime force consisting of vessels from various NATO Allied countries. The group’s ships remain available to NATO for a range of missions, including military exercises and operational support.

The task group also plays an important role in strengthening NATO’s maritime presence and supporting the Alliance’s collective security at sea.