The assets employed in the Operation Sea Guardian, launched in 2016 as a continuation of the previous one Active Endeavor, have the task of monitoring the sea routes that affect the reference area (Sloc: Sea Lines of Communication) actively contributing to the collective security of NATO Allies and Partners.
Ship Carlo Margottini It is the second FREMM (European Multi-Mission Frigate) in ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) version suitable for conducting the operation, considering the on-board equipment of the unit with sophisticated sensor and combat systems, as well as an EH101 helicopter and a specialist security team belonging to the marine brigade. Saint Mark.
This commitment of the Navy underlines the crucial role of Italy in NATO Operations, in particular for the security and stability of the Central Mediterranean, a transit area for commercial and energy routes.
During the mission, Ship Carlo Margottini operates under the command of the NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) of Northwood and interacts with allied air and naval assets to ensure a constant flow of information and coordinate patrol and control activities for potential threats.
In fact, the units are also present in the area of operations King Ferdinand of Romania of the Romanian Navy and Dubrovnik of the Croatian Navy, temporarily under the command of Nave Margottini who will also play the role of flagship of the activity.
