Danish exercise provides stern test for NATO ships
For the last ten days, NATO’s Standing Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) has been involved in the Danish Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2009 (MCMEX09).

Sailing from the storm
SNMCMG1 sailed a record distance, in one stretch, to escape a growing storm and maintain their busy programme.

3000 miles and new challenges ahead for SNMCMG1
After some busy weeks on the American East Coast, Standing NATO Mine Counter Measure Group 1 (SNMCMG1) has started the long journey home.

The end of an historic first deployment with SNMCMG1
Early this morning the two Canadian units, HMCS Shawinigan and HMCS Goose Bay detached from Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) to make their way to their homeport of Halifax.

SNMCMG1 enjoys a successful Carrier Strike Group Joint Task Force Exercise and full US Integration
The 8 warships of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1), from 7 nations, have just completed a major mine clearance exercise in support of the USS Harry S Truman, Carrier Strike group (CSG), certification prior to the CSG deployment.

In support of larger Combatants
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) is currently operating along the east coast of North America.

SNMCMG1 ceremonies at 9/11 Commemoration
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) made a port visit to the City of New York

SNMCMG1 takes part in the 9/11 Commemoration
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) led by the flagship, HDMS THETIS, arrived in New York in order to participate in the 9/11 Commemoration Period.

SNMCMG1 refuels in mid-Atlantic
The Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group No1 (SNMCMG1) is currently crossing the Atlantic en-route to the American East coast in order to take part in both Canadian and American joint exercises. The

Danish Minister of Defence visits SNMCMG1
The Danish Minister of Defence, Soeren Gade, visited HDMS THETIS and SNMCMG1, whilst alongside Vigo, Spain, on 12 – 13 August 2009.

SNMCMG1 goes west
SNMCMG1 is currently assembling in Plymouth and will then commence a transit to North America.

Real Mines and Fair Play
SNMCMG1 participated in BALTOPS 09 but also managed to do some genuine mine counter measure.

Divers move mines to make sea safer
SNMCMG1 are today reflecting upon a highly successful operation in the Bay of Somme where they have conducted Historic Ordnance Disposal.

Clearing up a little story
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) are currently off the coast of Dieppe carrying out a planned Live Ordnance Disposal Operation (HOD Ops).

Mediterranean, dinghies and mines - Fully Combat Ready!
After some 48 days in the Mediterranean, Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group passes out to the west through the Strait of Gibraltar on the 7Ih of April enroute to its more traditional operations area in the English Channel.

Making the seas safer
Whilst the risk to the public from unexploded ordnance in European waters is relatively small, it is present. Which is where, NATO’s Standing NATO Maritime Counter Measure Groups (SNMCMGs) come in.

NATO countermeasures groups making seas safer
Both NATO Standing Mine Counter Measures Groups (SNMCMGs) are visiting La Spezia, Italy Friday 20th March making it one of the few times that both groups are together.

Deputy Commander MCC Northwood HQ visits SNMCMG1
Deputy Commander MCC Northwood Vice Admiral Pim Bedet (Netherlands Navy) paid a brief visit to the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1).

Chief of Staff MCC Northwood HQ visits SNMCMG1
Leading up to the Exercise LOYAL MARINER 09 Chief of Staff MCC Northwood Rear Admiral Hubert Hass (German Navy) visited Standing NATO Maritime Counter Measures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) alongside Cagliari, Sardinia 1-2 March 2009.

SNMCMG1 conducting Damage Control Training
After a successful operational handover ceremony in Copenhagen, SNMCMG1 deployed for Neustadt, Germany.