Two-Month Deployment of the BAC “Cantabria” in SNMG-2

The BAC “Cantabria” (A-15) set sail this morning from its base in Ferrol, heading to Rota, where it will complete its crew with the embarkation of the Marine Corps EOS and the UAE before integrating into NATO's permanent naval force SNMG-2 in the Mediterranean. The deployment will last for two months and will relieve the frigate “Blas de Lezo” (F-103).

The BAC “Cantabria” – commanded by CF Alberto Torres Aller – belongs to the 31st Escort Squadron and this new deployment will be the second time it participates in SNMG2. The NATO permanent naval group is under the command of Italian Rear Admiral Mauro Panebianco and is composed of the frigate “Carlo Margottini” (flagship), HMSC “Montreal” (Canada), TCG “Barbaros” (Turkey), and the aforementioned “Blas de Lezo”.

BAC "Cantabria" passing between castles

Photos: José R. Montero for puentedemando.com